Celeste Marie Drezins

Celeste Marie Drezins passed away surrounded by her loved ones on March 1, 2023 after a brief but brave battle with cancer. A lifelong resident of southern Louisiana, she loved the Saints, LSU, Mardi Gras and crawfish season. But Celeste’s heart really belonged to her family, whom she made happy every day through acts of service and (often unexpected) gift giving. She had recently fulfilled her life’s dream by marrying the love of her life Dmitri Drezins, and had a young son, Dmitri Junior. Celeste also leaves behind mother Dr. Gayle Baer; siblings Seth, Aaron, and Sonya; brother-in-law Nic. She is predeceased by her father, Dr. David Harsha. They will all miss her desperately but her spirit and love will forever be part of the strong bond they share.

Celeste also channeled her passion and gifts outside of the home as an elementary school teacher at Arlene Meraux Elementary in Chalmette, and as an active member of the Congregation Gates of Prayer synagogue in Metairie. Her students, colleagues and congregants will remember Celeste for her sense of humor, charitable nature and no-nonsense attitude. Celeste’s presence and energy made an impression on everyone she touched.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Celebration of Life to be held at Gates of Prayer Synagogue, 4000 W. Esplanade Ave., Metairie, LA on Sunday, March 5, 2023 beginning at 1:00PM. In lieu of flowers, Celeste’s family asks that donations in her memory be made to the National Institute of Health and Arlene Meraux Elementary.