Celeste Fraser

Celeste Fraser, 67, of Bartlesville, died Monday, February 13, 2023, in Bartlesville. Lynn “Celeste” Fraser was born on September 5, 1955, in Bartlesville, OK to Donald L. Fraser and Patricia Joann Winders Fraser. Celeste graduated high school from Robert E. Lee High School in Midland, Texas in 1973. After graduation, Celeste transitioned into the role she loved most, being a mother of two sons, Jason Lane Headding and Gary Edward Barton (“Little Gary”), who was born with a multitude of health issues. Celeste was his full-time caregiver until his death in 1993, a loss Celeste never truly got over. Celeste loved taking care of Little Gary and the desire to provide care and help to others remained. She obtained her CNA license and went to work for Bios and ARC providing care to individuals of all different abilities, helping them with all aspects of daily living. Celeste had a servant’s heart and loved helping others. Later in life, until her death, Celeste served in multiple roles at the Lighthouse Outreach Center in Bartlesville, including assistant director responsibilities. The Lighthouse was a place that was incredibly near and dear to Celeste’s heart. As a former resident of the Lighthouse and long-time employee, Celeste was able to help hundreds of people get through the worst days of their lives. She helped them with the big things, like getting sober, and the small things, like lending a ear or shoulder to cry on when times were hard, and everything in between. Celeste was very attentive to those around her and she always knew what to say and/or do to brighten your mood. She had a way of making everyone feel special and loved. Celeste was able to celebrate 20 years of sobriety with her family and friends just two weeks before she passed. That celebration day, February 2, 2023, was one of the happiest days of Celeste’s life. Her entire family was able to travel from across the country, all the way from New York to Missouri, to celebrate this huge milestone. The happiness this brought her was immeasurable and is a memory we will always be thankful we had. Celeste is preceded in death by her son, Little Gary, her parents, Donald and Patricia Fraser, and her nephew, Andrew Fraser. Celeste leaves behind a large family, biological and by choice, that loves her and will miss her immensely. This includes her son Jason Headding and wife Jennifer of St. Joseph, MO; her siblings Mark Fraser and wife Terrie of Murfreesboro, TN; Allyson Linehan and husband Bill of Bartlesville, OK; Nan Fraser of Bartlesville, OK; Dana Mattingly and husband Russell of Floral Park, New York; and Jennifer Alexander of St. Louis, Missouri; 12 nieces and nephews; 13 great nieces and nephews; and her extended family at the Lighthouse Outreach Center. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that donations be made in remembrance of Celeste to the Lighthouse Outreach Center, 1411 W Hensley, Bartlesville, OK. For more information, contact the Lighthouse at 918-336-9029. A memorial service will be held 2 p.m. Monday, February 20th at the Lighthouse Chapel, 1411 W. Hensley Blvd. Services are under the direction of Carter Davis and the Davis Family Funeral Home and Crematory Walker-Brown Chapel. Online condolences and remembrances may be shared at www.DavisFamilyFuneralHome.com.

Celeste Fraser

September 5, 1955 - February 13, 2023