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Celestine Smith Rucker, 68, of Gainesville, Texas passed away on Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Denton Presbyterian Hospital, Denton, Texas surrounded by family.
Celestine was born July 14, 1954, to James and Lillie Fields in Marietta. She attended Marietta schools from which she graduated in 1972.
Celestine had the biggest heart and the most beautiful smile. She never met a stranger. Celestine loved to sew, cook, and spend time with family and friends. She was strong-willed and independent, always ready to help out in any way she could. She loved working in customer service, meeting different people daily. She was frequently awarded Employee of the Month and Year due to being an extraordinary employee at WinStar. Celestine made an impact on all she met and will forever be missed.
Celestine was preceded in death by her parents, James and Lillie Fields; grandparents, James (Tootsie) and Ethel Fields and Frank and Lacey Smith; brother, Willie (Buddy) Fields; and sisters, Sharon Fields Linzy, Priscilla Douglass, and Annette Fields.
Survivors include a son, Deone Smith of Denison, Texas; daughter, Celestine Marshall of Gainesville; significant other, Jose "Babe" Jennings of Gainesville; siblings, Victor Fields (Julie) of Marietta; Felicia Fields of Trinity, Texas, Claudette Coker and Christie Fields (Mark Williams), all of Ardmore; grandson, Lamontraie Smith; granddaughters, Mykayla Minyard, Alicea Smith, and Sydney Musgrave; three great-grandchildren, Harmony Jones, Asher Jones, and Zaire Phillips; a host of nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs, Princess and Bella.
A memorial service is scheduled for 11 a.m. Saturday, May 6 in St. James CME Church, Gainesville.
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A photo of Ms. Rucker was included with this obituary.
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