Virginia Doris Celsor, 92, of Valparaiso, formerly of Hebron passed away Thursday, July 27, 2023, at Avalon Springs in Valparaiso. She was born December 16, 1930, in Newport, Arkansas to Frank & Angelee (Eubanks) Watts. Doris made her career with Western Union for 17 years. She enjoyed creating quilts in her leisure hours and has left a menagerie of these heirlooms to family members over the years. Membership in the Vale Church of Christ anchored her Christian faith over the course of her adult life.
On May 2, 1964, in Chicago she married Willie L. Celsor who survives along with their children; Scott (Donna) Celsor, of Wisconsin, Lisa (Donald) Claypool of Valparaiso, sister, Kathi Finley, six grandchildren; Erica, Morgan, Alexis, Lindsey, Victoria & Catherine, and two great -grandchildren, Aleah & Wyatt. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Imogene Talley & Madeline Watts.
A visitation will be held Tuesday from 4 - 6 pm at Moeller Funeral Home, Valparaiso with funeral service beginning at 6:00 pm, Pastor Mark Russell officiating. Private burial will take place Wednesday at Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the church. Click here to watch the recorded funeral service and video tribute.
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LISA, I AM SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR MOM'S PASSING. HUGS AND PRAYERS. FONDLY, -CHRISTIE THOMAS
Lisa, I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. My deepest sympathy and prayers. -Karen Kurfiss
Our thoughts are with you and your family as you grieve the loss of Doris. She and Willie have been dear friends of ours for many years. We will be in TN and unable to attend her funeral, but please let Willie know he is in our prayers. -Joe/Judy Burleson
Jon and Lynette give our deepest condolences too all of the Celsor family and have added each and everyone of you too our prayer list. -Lynette Bell
Willie, I am so sorry to hear about Doris, but I heard from Mark Russell that her faith continued thru horrific pain. Praise God for her example! When I worked at Shults-lewis, and you did the garden for the kids ( for years..thank you). Doris made quilts for the yearly auction, and I own two (one is still on my bed everyday). SERVANTS to be your glory to GOD. Thank you, Willie; thank you, Doris. Love, -Deb Magurean
I AM SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS LISA, I WILL KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY IN MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS! -SARA JORDAN
