Celeste Vaughn Cole-Kelly, 36, of Bryant, Arkansas passed away on Friday, April 8th, 2022. She was born to Tommy Cole and Margie Parker on Tuesday, October 22nd, 1985, in Lubbock, Texas. Celeste was an amazing person. Her witty and sarcastic sense of humor always brightened the room. She was full of life and full of fun! Even though she was stubborn and hardheaded, she was so loving and caring. She had a huge love for animals and was never shy to bring home stray dogs. She graduated from Bryant High School with honors and pursued college at UALR where she graduated with her double Bachelors in Chemistry and Biology. Her vocabulary was very impressive—she was very articulate. She was an amazing writer. Celeste was extremely smart and creative. She loved cooking and baking and was always creating different dishes. She was considered very organized, and she loved music. She wasn't very athletic, but she definitely tried. She enjoyed horses and horse riding. According to Margie, she wanted to be a horse when she grew up!

She is preceded in death by her stepfather, Robert Parker.

She is survived by her parents; grandparents, Tommy and Colleen Cole; step grandma, Lois Parker; two half-sisters, Michelle and Katie Cole; two half-brothers, Sean and Jessee Cole; stepmom, Debbie Cole; stepbrother, Allen Parker; stepsister, Jessica Parker; estranged husband, Steven Kelly; along with numerous of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and other family and friends who all love her and will miss her dearly.

Celebration of life will be held on Friday, April 15th, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at Dial and Dudley Funeral Home with the visitation one hour prior. Her burial will be held on Monday, April 18th, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple, Texas.

Online guestbook, www.dialanddudleyfuneralhome.com .

Services provided by Dial and Dudley Funeral Home.