Celestine Phillips' Obituary
Celestine Phillips, (nee Mootoo) passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday, November 3, 2019 surrounded by family. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 98.
Celestine was born to Joseph and Jumratan (Annie) Mootoo in Queenstown, Georgetown, Guyana (formerly British Guiana) on April 30, 1921.
She was predeceased by her husband John Compton Phillips and survived by her six loving children Jacqueline (Hugh) Holder, Jennifer (William) Asewicz, Dennis, Gordon (Ingrid), Trevor, and Bette-Lou Phillips.
Celestine will be lovingly remembered by her sixteen grandchildren, numerous great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. She was a loving Aunt to the Pollard, Mootoo, Kissoon, Phillips, and Illoo families as well as the many family friends who considered her an Aunt.
Visitation will be held at Van Orsdel Kendall Chapel on Friday, November 8th from 6:00 – 10:00 PM.
Van Orsdel Kendall Chapel
11220 N. Kendall Drive
Miami, FL, 33176
A Celebration of Celestine’s Life will be held at Kendall United Methodist Church on Saturday, November 9th at 11:00 AM.
Kendall United Methodist Church
7600 S.W. 104 Street
Miami, FL 33156
Interment to follow at:
Miami Memorial Park.
6200 SW 77th Ave.
Miami, FL 33143
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