Celia was born on August 1st, 1932 to her parents Casto and Barbara Franco. She had four siblings, Steven Franco, Andrea Hernandez, Juanita Vela and Julia Lawless. Celia is survived by her sister Julia and her five loving children Miramar Cohn and husband Rick, Celso Jesse Garcia and wife Glenda, Barbara Martinez and husband Richard, Priscilla Stidham and husband Mike, and Kelly Garcia and wife Lori. Celia was not only an outstanding mother, she was an exceptional Grandmother to 14, a Great Grandmother to 21, and a Great-Great Grandmother to five. She spoiled them all and had pin-point accuracy of knowing each of their own unique personalities.
Celia checked the "I Do” box three times, at three different stages in her life, first marrying her high-school sweetheart, Celso Garcia, then later Bob Holmes, and in her senior years, Pieter Dijkman. Celia attended St. Ann’s Catholic School, and was a loyal alumni. She proudly graduated from Crozier Technical High School (aka Dallas High School), and would soon embark on a 60 year journey of running her business, Time Finance Company, Inc. From the halls of Crozier Tech to the skyscrapers of Downtown, Celia absolutely adored the city of Dallas. Downtown Dallas was her home. For 60 years her business has served the community, and built customer relationships, which continues as a successful business run by her children today. The echoes of "Is Mrs. Garcia in the Office?" can still be heard around Elm and Akard Streets. And if raising five children, and a huge family, along with running a business wasn't enough, she also devoted her time to volunteer at the Genesis Women's Shelter, was a Dallas Hometown Hero, and worked to help Hispanics gain amnesty in 1986.
Celia, most notably known as Grandma Celia, will be missed by everyone who knew her. She set the standard for what a woman is capable of in life. The key elements that she will always be remembered for are Living, Loving, Laughing, Dancing and her Red Lipstick. She was the Matriarch of 5 generations, and leaves a legacy that her family is very proud of. She lived a deeply faithful life devoted to her “Sweet Jesus” until her last breath, and we are comforted knowing that she is with Him now. She will never be forgotten.
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