Celesta Gurnsey Obituary
We are sad to announce that on May 17, 2026, at the age of 91, Celesta Gurnsey of Pine Bluff, Arkansas passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Henry Massanelli and Theresa Magnini Massanelli; her husband Herman Gurnsey; her siblings, Frankie Owens, Mary Rhoden, Laura Aureli, Dolly Bogy and Henry Massanelli; and her niece Luciann Owens.
She is survived by: her companion BW Herring; her niece Debbie Barrow; and her stepdaughter Anne Russell.
Visitation was held on Thursday, May 21st 2026 from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Ralph Robinson & Son Funeral Directors (807 S Cherry St, Pine Bluff, AR 71601). A funeral service was held on Thursday, May 21st 2026 at 10:30 AM at the same location.
Memorials may be made to Greenlee Baptist Church, 4901 Old Warren Road, Pine Bluff, AR 71603.
