of Little Rock, AR
November 13, 1969 - March 29, 2015
Celeste Lee Holeman Funderburg, 45, of Little Rock died Sunday, March 29, 2015. She was born in Tulsa, OK, on November 13, 1969.
Celeste was preceded in death by her father, Ken Holeman. She is survived by her son, Conor; her mother, Brenda Holeman Starks (Tom); her brother, Kirk Holeman; and various other family members.
Celeste attended Pulaski Academy and graduated from Parkview High School. She attended Ouachita University, UALR, and received her Master's in Speech Pathology from UAMS. Celeste worked at Easter Seals for three years and then began working in the Little Rock public schools in 1997.
A memorial service will be held April 2, 2015, Thursday, at 9:30 A.M. at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home Chapel, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211, (501)224-8300.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, 14600 Colonel Glenn Rd, Little Rock, AR 72210, (501) 227-6166.
Celeste, you were my best friend growing up and I have so many fond memories of our adventures. I was so happy to hear from you after years of being out of contact. I wanted to get together soon and catch up on life. We both have sons, and I could tell you were so proud of yours. I deeply regret that we didn't have the opportunity. My heart goes out to you and your family.
My heart broke when I heard of Celeste's passing. We lost my brother the day after. They are both at peace now and in God's hands. Brenda, Kirk and Connor our hearts and prayers go out to you during this difficult time.
Chelsea may you be at the feet of our Lord Jesus Christ I am in shock and I'm so sorry that you have left us my last memory of you was last Halloween at West End I'll never forget you came over and SAT right next to meI'm starting to cry so I'm just going to say I love you and I will see you again someday love always your friend Joel Gloria
Please accept my deepest condolences. I was glad to have known Celeste for the better part of my adult life and proud to have called her my sister-in-law. Conor know that your mom loved you very much. I am keeping all of you in my thoughts and prayers.
Brenda and Kirk
You both are in our thoughts and prayers at this horrible time
Hope you find some comfort in your faith, family and friends
Please let us know if there is anything we can to help
Kay, Gabe and Maggie
Kirk and family,
You have my deepest sympathy and prayers for peace.
Sending our deepest condolences in the loss of your beautiful daughter, Celeste.
May god surround your family with comfort in this time of great sadness and loss.
Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the loss of your beautiful daughter Celeste.
I have known Celeste for many years. We attended PA together, worked at Darnall School during graduate school, and were both speech pathologists. Ms Holeman, you were my 7th grade English teacher. Thinking of your family at this time. Loved Celeste so much. Condolences and prayers to you all!
Sean, I will pray for your strength my friend.
I'm so sad. I never want imagine losing my best friend..
Brenda & Kirk,
We can only send love and prayers to you and your family during this time of great loss. We only hope that you can find comfort in the love that surrounds you at this time.
Love,
Dixie & Howard
Brenda
My heart aches for you and your family - Celeste was such a joy to our family. I am so sorry for your loss
My condolences and prayers are with Celeste's family and friends during this sad time.
My condolences to the Holeman/Funderberg family. May God uplift you during this difficult time. Celeste will be deeply missed by the LRSD family.
Celeste was a kind friend. I always looked forward to being her guest for church activities at First Nazarene when we were younger. Prayers for peace and comfort going out to your family.
Celeste was such a gifted woman in her teaching profession and had the most beautiful soul. Celeste will be deeply missed! My condolences go out to her son who she loved very much and her entire family. Rest in peace Celeste.
So saddened to hear of this loss to your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
I am sadden by your loss. I pray God will give comfort and strength to your family.
Brenda, my prayers for you & your entire family continue with you all during this challenge. May the peace that passes all understanding abide with you & Celeste. Much love, Bev
I'm so sorry for your loss. Celeste was such a neat and sweet person when I knew her at Parkview. Praying for God's comfort and prayers.
I knew Celeste when she worked at Easter Seals.
She always had a smile on her face.
I will be thinking of you, Brenda, and your family.
May God's peace be with you at this time.
I knew Celeste when she worked at Easter Seals.
She always had a smile on her face.
I will be thinking of you, Brenda, and your family.
May God's peace be with you at this time.
Prayers of love and comfort during this difficult time.
I had the pleasure of working beside Celeste at both Forest Heights and Pulaski Heights Middle School. She was always smiling and spoke to me every time we met. We most often discussed our own children who were similar in age. She was dedicated to being the best mom she could be and shared her triumphs and tribulations along the way with me. She had a good soul and spent much of her time servicing children with disabilities. My memory of Celeste is she gave more than she received, she served a noble cause and her life was spent providing others with a level of affirmation that she herself was seeking as well. My hope is she found it. From the PHMS family, we wish her family peace in this difficult time.
Celeste was always ready with a smile as she would speak to me. I am grateful to have known her and to know that "there is a peace that passes man's understanding". I pray for her, her family and friends. LRSD-Div. of Special Programs
My condolences to the family. I worked with Celeste for many years. She was a dear person.
I am so very sorry for your loss my sweet friend. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers during your difficult time.
Much love
Kim Thomas
So very sorry for the loss of this young woman. May God grant her family peace and fill them with dear memories during this very difficult time.
My sincere & heartfelt condolences to her family. May you find peace in God's love to ease your pain.
With heartfelt condolences, may you be comforted by the outpouring of love surrounding you.
May you find the peace you were searching for Celeste. I'm going to miss our conversations and so grateful for our last one. I'll be praying for Connor and your mother.
My condolences to Celeste's family. She was a friend. I will miss her.
Way too soon for you to go but may you now be at peace with Our Heavenly Father. I look forward to celebrating your life and will miss you sweet girl.
I worked with Celeste at Easter Seals and always looked forward to seeing her. Wonderful therapist and a kind soul.
Really enjoyed working with you at Forest Heights. Praying for the family and my god bless
Celeste, you will be missed. To family and friends, may God give you peace and understanding during this difficult time. The prayers of many are with you.
Prayers to family and friends, especially her son and her students.
I had the opportunity to work with her at Forest Heights. She was very nice to work with. Will be missed greatly.
I am so sorry for the loss of such a beautiful lady. I worked with Celeste many time and she always had a smile on her face plus a kind word for everyone. She will be greatly missed by all of us.
Celeste was a sweet spirit and was never at lost for words. We worked together for several years. I will miss our conversations whenever we would run into each other. My condolences goes to the family, especially to her son, whom she cherished. I pray that you find peace at this difficult time and that her soul is at rest.
Marilyn Johnson
Praying for Celeste's entire family and friends to find peace during this difficult time.
God Bless You, she will be missed.
I will always remember our short lived times spent together. I will miss you. My prayers goes out to your family.
To Celeste's family. Celeste's LRSD SLP family is sending positive thoughts, energy, and prayers. Good Bless you.
Extending deepest sympathy and prayers to Celeste's family. She was a great person to work with at Forest Heights Middle School. She will be missed. Praying that God continues to comfort each of you, especially her son.
Rest in peace dear friend!
My thoughts and prayers to the Holeman/Funderburg families. You will be greatly missed.
My condolences to Conor , Brenda and family upon the passing of Celeste. May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of your special times together. Know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With our deepest sympathy,
Scarlett,Jon-Luke and Ava-Kate Jenkins
So very sorry about the loss of Celeste. I pray she finds peace along with the family left behind. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Celeste, your LRSD SLP family loves and misses you! To Celeste's family and friends, you are lifted up in many prayers! God bless you!
The staff, faculty and students of Mabelvale Middle School wishes extend our condolences to the family. Ms. Funderburg will be missed.
To her family- Celeste was always full of such a sweet and beautiful spirit! It was a pleasure to have had the chance to know and work with her. I am deeply saddened by your loss. I pray God fills your hearts with the strength to find the peace Celeste now knows. Both you and she will remain in my thoughts and prayers.
My deepest sympathy to the family. May God be with you all.