graduated from Huron High School and went to Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio. Later
she received a BA in Business from Cleary College in Ann Arbor, Michigan. She also had further training as
Medical Assistant. For 12 years she worked at St. Joseph Hospital; then later at AB and Amber Mortgage Company as a Reviewer. She also worked as a volunteer at the Ann Arbor Community Center Inc. eventually becoming the Food Distribution Coordinator. She worked there from 2011 until she started working as a full-time caregiver to her parents until a week before her demise. She was born and raised in Second Baptist Church, Ann Arbor, MI. She was baptized by Rev. Emmett L. Green and became a Sunday School teacher as well as a member of the Marriage Ministry. She was married by Rev. Green to Deacon Ronnie Ben Perry 8/10/1995.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, parents, brother Robert (Vivian) Kirkland Jr, nephew
Eric Patrick Kirkland, niece Ayzia Marie Kirkland and a host of nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts, cousins,
family and friends.
Celestine was a kindhearted Christian lady, a devoted daughter, a loving wife, a family motivator, a faithful church member, a community activist, well read in many subjects, she had elegant taste, wise communicator and fun-loving sister in law.
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