Celeste Wall

KERNERSVILLE - Celeste Jeffreys Wall, 76, passed away in her home on Thursday, March 30, 2023. She was born on July 7, 1946 in Raleigh, NC to the late John R. Jeffreys, Sr. and Miriam Strickland Jeffreys. Celeste was raised in Wendell, NC and graduated from Wendell High School in 1964. After completing her Associates degree from Hardbarger Business College, she worked at NC State University and Wake Forest University. Celeste loved to fish with her father, was a gifted quilter and seamstress, enjoyed working on various crafts, and loved spending time working in her yard. She was happy when visiting with neighbors and caring for her pets over the years. Her charity and generosity were felt by all who knew her. She was a devoted wife, daughter, sister, and aunt.

Surviving are her husband of 54 years, William R. Wall, Jr.; two brothers, John R. Jeffreys, Jr. (Holly), and Philip B. Jeffreys (Jan); four nephews; three great nieces; and three great nephews.

A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Forsyth Memorial Park, 3771 Yadkinville Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106. There will be no formal visitation with the family present, however, friends may come and pay respects from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, March 31, 2023 at Hayworth-Miller Kernersville Chapel. The family will receive visitors at their home.

The family extends a heartfelt Thank You to the doctors, nurses, and staff of Forsyth Memorial Hospital and Trellis Supportive Care for their care. Flowers are welcome in honor of her love of them, or a memorial contribution may be made to the charity of donor’s choice.