Switzer, Solisca “Celesta” Corina Monella, age 97 passed away Monday, August 27, 2012.Celesta was preceded in death by her parents, Calisto and Mary Corina; her husbands, Sam Monella and Lamar Switzer; and her brother, Otto Corina. She is survived by her daughter, Caroline Gerson (George); her grandchildren, George Gerson (Stephanie), and Norman Gerson (Marie); Great grandchildren, Mia, Joseph, and Emma; brother, Ronnie Corina (Eugenia); nephews, Freddy Corina and Byron Corina (Teresa); a niece Betty Pearman (Eddie); and other numerous nieces and nephews. Celesta always loved to cook for and be near all her family and friends. She loved playing cards, bingo, and going to the casino. She worked for over 25 years and retired from the Park Lane Supermarket. She enjoyed dancing and just being around her family.
Funeral services will be Thursday, August 30th at Ridout’s Trussville Chapel at 12:30 pm with visitation one hour prior to the service. Father Michael Deering will officiate the service. Interment will follow in Forest Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the St. Aloysius Catholic School, 751 Academy Drive, Bessemer, AL 35022 or Prince of Peace Catholic School, 4650 Preserve Parkway, Birmingham, AL 35226, or to the charity of choice.
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