Celeste Bernetta Jones, was born to Gladys and Marshall Jones on June 17, 1944. Celeste departed this life on Thursday, April 14, 2022. She attended St. Mary's County Public Schools and worked various jobs, including with Bailey's Catering.

Later, Celeste spent almost thirty years at the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services, where she counseled and mentored many families.

Outside of work, Celeste enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She relished in making people laugh and that she did.

Celeste met George "Buck" Henry and in 1962 they welcomed a beautiful baby girl into the world, Wanda "Yvette" Jones.

Celeste was preceded in death by her parents, Gladys and Marshall Jones; her brother, James Mack, Sr.; grandson, Davevon Price, and her cherished friends, Dorothy Dickerson, Shirley Short, Frances "Baby Sis" Mack, and Francis Herbert.

Celeste leaves to cherish her memories, her daughter Wanda "Yvette" Jones; daughter-at-heart, Michelle Dyson; nephew, James Mack, Jr.; grandsons, Adam Dyson and Demetrous Dolberry; granddaughter-in-law, Shannon Dyson, and her great grandchildren, Oliver, Amelia and Adrian Dyson.

Family and friends will unite on Wednesday, April 27, 2022 for visitation at 10 am until Mass of Christian Burial at 11 am at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 21340 Colton Point Rd, Avenue, Md. 20609. Interment to follow at Sacred Heart Church cemetery, Bushwood, Md.