Honorary PallbearersDesiree Jones Kiara Sloan Christopher Murray Ramil Griggs Malcom Murray Jarshea Williams Jerome Harris Joshua Harris Demetrius Ayo Sloan Reagan Brown

Homegoing Celebration & Ascension to Ancestorhood for

Celeste Janae Williams11/2/12 1/11/13

AcknowledgementsWe would like to thank the host of friends and family who graced us with their presence, meals, cards, words of sympathy, and every act of kindness in our time of bereavement. We would also like to give a special thanks to Kathryn Norris and Vivian Shelton for their help as friends and housemates during this time. Thank you to Rev. Celeste Frazier and the Oneness Spiritual Center for providing their spiritual services and guidance through this rough time.

A.R. Leak Funeral Home 7838 S. Cottage Grove

Repast - 235 N. Sacramento Blvd Chicago, IL 60612

Monday, January 21, 2013 1:00pm

Celeste JanaeOur Heavenly LightCeleste Janae Williams entered the living domain on November 2, 2012 Chicago, IL. She was born to Natasha Sloan and Jarell Williams - two beautiful young people that only grew in brilliance in her presence. In her time on earth, she brought joy and hope to all who were graced with her presence. She even touched the hearts of many through the numerous photographs taken by various family members.

Prayer to the Orisha, YemayaYemaya, Blessed Mother of the Seas, Let Your Sacred Waters wash over me. Mother, embrace me, Your humble child. Cleanse me, Nurture me, Sustain me. Yemaya, Beautiful One. You Who wears the Seven Skirts of the Seven Seas, Swirl around me and create a flow of energy that can wash away all bane. Yemaya, Mistress of the Moon, Shine Your light onto me, And fill me with your magic. Help me to accomplish my goals Yemaya, Healing Ocean Mother I ask You to fill me with Your Healing Energy Let Your Cleansing Waters wash over me Heal me with Your Regenerative Powers.

People would often say, That baby has been here before! It is for this reason that we now recognize Celeste as our abiku. Abiku is defined in Nigerian Yoruba tradition as : a West Africa reincarnated being: a spirit in the form of a child who must repeatedly die and be reborn. With her she brought love, peace and hope for a better tomorrow to our families.

Celeste ascended to ancestor status on January 11, 2013. She leaves to cherish her brief presence her parents; her maternal grandmothers Janean L. Watkins, Lakeesha Harris; paternal grandmother Rynetta Harris; maternal grandfather - Demetrius Sloan; paternal grandfathers Maurice Grant and Marvin Harris; great grandmothers Yvonne Williams, Brenda Watkins, Saundra Treadwell and Jacquelyn Reed; maternal great-grandfather - James K .Watkins; godmother - Sonja Newby; 17 aunts and uncles; and a host of family and friends.

The CordAuthor Unknown We are connected, My child and I, By an invisible cord, Not seen by the eye. It's not like the cord That connects us 'til birth This cord can't be seen By any on earth. This cord does its work Right from the start. It binds us together Attached to my heart. I know that it's there Though no one can see The invisible cord From my child to me.

The strength of this cord Man could create It withstands the test Can hold any weight. And though you are gone, Though you're not here with me, The cord is still there But no one can see. It pulls at my heart I am bruised. I am sore, But this cord is my lifeline As never before. I am thankful that God Connects us this way A mother and child Death can't take away!

For The SpiritSisters of the Womb Circle, New Orleans, LA; Chicago, IL - Spiritual Healers Rev. Celeste Frazier - Officiant

For The Hearts & MindsMusical Processional - Michelle Moore Welcome to Guest - Rev. Celeste Frazier Libations/Call to the Ancestors - Lakeesha Harris & Janean L. Watkins Obituary Reading - Jarell Williams A Song For The Family - Roxicana Bibbs In Your Words - Please limit your comments to two minutes. Thank you. Words of Comfort - Rev. Celeste Frazier Benediction - Rev. Celeste Frazier Recessional