Celeste Fennell

Celeste Adams Fennell, 79, of Baltimore, Maryland was quietly escorted to her new heavenly home by God's Angel on January 22,2015 at Autumn Care Of Portsmouth, Virginia. She was a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. Boops and Cessie as she was affectionately known by her siblings, had a great love for her family and Jesus Christ. Celeste was the youngest and fourth child born to the late Richard and Cealia Adams on August 10, 1935 in Baltimore Maryland. She was reared in the Sandstown Community and loved by all who knew her. In her youth, Celeste was an active member at the Unity United Methodist Church. She faithfully attended Sunday School and Church services, which was a must in the Adams Family. Celeste was educated in the Public Schools of Baltimore and graduated from the Frederick Douglas High School in June of 1953. She furthered her education at Morgan State College and received the Bachelor of Arts Degree in 1957. Soon after Celeste's graduation, she married the love of her life, Reginald Peyton Fennell. To this union two children were born: a daughter, Vanessa (Deceased); and a son, Eric Peyton. Celeste was a stay at home Mom for a number of years, caring for her children. Because of her love of education and to make a better life for her family; she pursued a career in the education field. Celeste became a Certified Special Education and a Reading Resource Specialist in the Baltimore School System. She loved teaching and helping disadvantaged youth. Her career spanned more than thirty years. Upon retirement, she volunteered many hours tutoring and teaching at the H.O.P.E. Academy. The number of students whose lives she touched is too numerous to count. We can only imagine that they are better citizens for having been a recipient of her soft spoken way of imparting knowledge and wisdom. Some years later, Celeste met and feel in love with Willard "Billie" Williams of Newport News, Virginia. Their love produced a beautiful daughter, Cheryl Lauren. Last year as her health continued to decline, Celeste relocated to Suffolk, Virginia to live with Cheryl, Paul Jr. and the Boys. She loved her grandsons dearly. She always encouraged them to do their best and to make the most of every opportunity. Celeste never stopped teaching and being a terrific role model. Celeste was a member of Huber Memorial Church in Baltimore for more than twenty years. She attended weekly Bible Study and Sunday Worship as long as her health permitted. While living in Virginia she attended Worship Services at The Mount with her daughter and family. In addition to her religious life, she was active in many social clubs as well. She especially enjoyed the Les Gemmes Social, Civic and Savings club; musical concerts (Jazz was one of her favorites), Broadway Plays and Caribbean Cruises. Celeste's other hobbies included reading, attending and watching sports. She was a Number One Fan of the Baltimore Ravens. She was very proud of the fact that she witnessed the Inauguration of the Country's First Black President, Barack Obama. Celeste was predeceased by her parents, Richard and Cealia Adams, and a daughter, Vanessa Fennell. Celeste leaves a legacy of love to her two children: a devoted son, Eric Peyton Fennell (Eydie) of Colton California; and a faithful, loving and caring daughter, Cheryl Lauren Williams Hall (Paul Jr.) of Suffolk, Virginia; a brother, Rev. Dr. Richard T. Adams (Judith) of Randallstown, Maryland; a sister, Rosetta Adams Green (Donald) of Owings Mill, Maryland; three grandsons, Stephan Hutchinson, Timothy Hutchinson and Paul Lawrence Hall, all of Suffolk, Virginia; one aunt, Pensla Corbett of Baltimore, Maryland; two nieces: Joyce Stotts (Flendard) of Georgia; and Giselle Green of Owings Mill, Maryland; three nephews: Gary Green (Anita) of Dover, Pennsylvania; Ryan Adams (Krystal) of El Paso, Texas; and Jason Adams of Randallstown, Maryland. Every sunrise is a present, a Gift from God above, wrapped with scarlet ribbons and tied with bows of Love. Each day is a new beginning; a time to start anew. We cannot journey to the future, by wishing on a star. Every sunshine is a Blessing, a gift for just today. Rejoice, Rejoice, Embrace it before itfades away. Mom, we will always Love and Miss You. Eric and Cheryl

Celeste Fennell

August 10, 1935 - January 22, 2015