Celeste S Wofford

May 13, 1964 - December 25, 2022

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Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers

6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

Wednesday 1/4, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm

A service to celebrate the life of Celeste Wofford’s 58 years of life is scheduled at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at Lake Ridge Chapel and Memorial Designers, followed by a time of fellowship with family and friends. She passed on Sunday, December 25, 2022. Please visit this page for a service broadcasting schedule, floral purchasing, and an area to share stories of Celeste with her family.

Celeste S Wofford was born May 13, 1964, to Jerry and Virginia Pollard Simpson in Morton, TX. Celeste moved around and eventually settled in Lubbock, TX, where she graduated high school from Monterey High. She had her first daughter Haylie in 1987 and 10 years later would have Lacey and Logan following a year after that.

She went back to school and received many different degrees in education and taught every grade but settled teaching special education students. Her heart and passion were with those students. Celeste absolutely loved her students with such understanding and grace and gave selflessly to all without hesitation. She was dedicated and passionate about everything especially when it came to her children both her biological and those she taught.

Celeste recently started on a new journey in her faith with God and had developed ever lasting friendships. She also had a smile and wisdom to those who needed it most without ever knowing they needed it. Celeste was the one with all the answers. Her children and grandchildren were her entire world.

She is survived by her mother, Virginia Williams; children, Haylie Cunningham, Lacey Wofford, and Logan Wofford; grandchildren, Makenzi Pendleton, Marshall Pendleton, Eleanor Miller, Mariah Miller; and siblings, Matthew Simpson and Duane Simpson.

She is preceded in death by her father, Jerry Simpson.

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6025 82nd Street

Lubbock, TX 79424

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Lacey, My deepest condolences to you and your family! Lifting you up in prayers. Big hugs my friend! Love, Mari ❤️

Her children and grandchildren tell you all about Celeste. My SISTER was always available with love any way you might need. Always MISS her.

Our condolences to Mrs. Wofford's family. She taught both my boys at Harmony a few years ago. My youngest son cherished his favorite teacher. We recently stumbled upon a yearbook from my boys' last year at Harmony, and my youngest reminisced about how Mrs. Wofford always challenged him. He enjoyed her class so much. Thank you for giving my son the confidence he has, Mrs. Wofford. May you rest in peace and may God give your family peace as well.

I met Celeste when her mom lived across the street from us. She was such an amazing friend and always had a beautiful smile. We shared lots of conversations when she would be visiting her mom. RIP my friend and know how much you will be missed

Celeste was my cousin. Although we were not real close, I knew she was a good woman who loved our savior. My deepest condolences to all her family.

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During my time of teaching with Celeste she was firm but had great empathy for her students. If she knew they were in need of anything that was in her power to change she made sure they were helped. She put a positive vibe into the universe and lived her faith daily. She was a committed mother, going over and beyond in helping her family, which tested her as a single parent. She was a kind and caring friend and enjoyed having fun. She left us far too soon and leaves a hole that will be tough to fill. You are loved, Celeste.

Please accept our deepest condolences for your family's loss.