Clarksville, TN – On December 26th, 2025, Dorothy Celeste Stone Wall, went home to Jesus at the age of 77.
Memorial Gathering will be held 3:00pm-6:00pm on Friday January 9th, 2026, at McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home.
Celeste was born on July 11th, 1948, in Bowling Green, KY. to Dorothy Jean and Elmo Burton. She graduated in 1966 from Park City High School and attended Western Kentucky University for college. Although born, raised and educated in Kentucky she had no problem telling anyone that she was a self acknowledged Tennessean and orange was the color of choice.
She moved to St. George Island, where she found peace in the calming rhythm of the ocean. A place she cherished for 14 years and where her love for seashells came from. And yes, even in Florida she wore her orange proudly. If you asked her, she would tell you that her real success and joy in life was being a mother, an aunt, a grandmother, and most of all a great-grandmother.
She is survived by her loving daughter Tracie Riley (Chris Riley), her devoted son Joey Wall, and 8 grandchildren. One of her biggest joys were her great grandsons, Týr and Locke and the large furry companion Jinks, that she called her Granddog.
She is preceded in death by her cherished son Jim Wall (what a reunion that must have been).
Celeste was a master of anything she put her mind to, but the needle and thread was where she shined. She didn’t just stitch, she painted with thread. Her work was not only incredible, it was a testament to her meticulous eye for detail and her immense patience. She was a decorated award-winner of needlework, but her true legacy lives on in the framed needlework pieces because to have received one was to hold a piece of her heart in your hands.
She lived out loud and never apologized for who she was or her beliefs. As we say goodbye and while the world may be a little quieter without her spark, we will carry a piece of that spark in our hearts always.
Condolences may be made online at Navefuneralhomes.com
About McReynolds-Nave and Larson Funeral
Serving the families of greater Montgomery and Houston county areas
For more than 100 years, McReynolds-Nave & Larson Funeral Home in Clarksville, TN, has been serving the families of greater Montgomery County and Houston County. We are one of the many funeral homes in Clarksville, TN, that understand the importance of offering quality services. From start to finish, your family can trust that our caring and knowledgeable staff will be here to assist you every step of the way. We offer affordably priced funeral , cremation , and memorial services that are designed to meet your family’s needs and budget.
With two locations to serve you, our funeral homes in Clarksville, TN, and Erin, TN can help you honor your loved one and say goodbye. Each year, we help hundreds of families in the area say meaningful goodbyes to their departed loved ones.
Our staff is comprised of some of the most experienced, knowledgeable, and caring funeral professionals in the industry. We understand that the loss of a loved one is a difficult time for a family. Our compassionate team will work hard to help you arrange a service that not only celebrates the legacy of your loved one but also provides your family with the closure and goodbye you need. From the first call to long after the service has ended, our team will be here to provide you with the resources and guidance you need.
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