Bernadette Celeste Weekes Obituary

With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Bernadette Celeste Weekes (New Castle, Delaware), who passed away on December 18, 2025 at the age of 66. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her daughter Jonelle Nicole Weekes. She is survived by: her parents, John Hawkins and Betty Hawkins; her husband Herbert; her daughter Jelyssa Simone; her granddaughter Nyla; her brother Gregory; her sister-in-law Cleo; her nieces, Tyleah and Chevasia; and her sister-in-law Shirley Joseph. She is also survived by relatives and friends.

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Funeral arrangement under the care of
Evan W. Smith Funeral Services

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Tue

Jan 06

Visitation

Canaan Baptist Church
3011 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE 19720

Tue

Jan 06

Funeral service

Canaan Baptist Church
3011 New Castle Ave, New Castle, DE 19720

Mon

Jan 12

Burial

Delaware Veterans Cemetery
2465 Chesapeake City Rd, Bear, DE 19701

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