Celia Ramos Saenz of Nevada, Texas formerly of McKinney, Texas went to join her heavenly father and those who passed before her on December 22, 2020 at the age of 86. She was born on January 11, 1934 to Ramon Ramos and Basilisa (Pelisto) Ramos in Loma Vista, Texas. Celia married the late Fidel Saenz on February 14, 1950 and they enjoyed 62 years of marriage before his passing in 2012.
In her 86 years of life, she has welcomed many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Celia was a mother to many families and helped raise many children other than her own. She was a woman of modest means who loved taking care of her family, her extended families and anyone who she may have touched. Celia loved to cook and was always taking food to neighbors and friends; walking her delicious food was part of her enjoyment. She attended Iglesia Poder De Dios Vida Y Paz in McKinney, Texas. Celia was devout Christian and upstanding person that touched many lives.
She had a heart as big as Texas and her loving kindness will be missed by all who knew her or had the pleasure of being with her for even the smallest amount of time.
Celia is survived by her daughters, Gloria Garner and husband, Larry of Nevada, Texas; Amanda Contreras and husband, Clemente of Ozona, Texas; Janie Martinez and husband, Luis of Blue Ridge, Texas, Isidra Samudio and husband, Eddie of Blue Ridge, Texas, and Elida Saenz Blanco of Richardson, Texas; son, Isabel Saenz and wife, Irma of Carrollton, Texas; daughter-in-law, Debbie Saenz of Pantego, Texas; 22 grandchildren; 39 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fidel Saenz and parents, Ramon and Basilisa Ramos; son, Robert Saenz; son-in-law, Santiago Blanco; and daughter, Dominga Saenz.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 28, 2020 at Ridgeview Memorial Park, 2525 Central Expressway North, Allen, Texas 75013.
In support of our local, state, and federal government including CDC directives and to protect the physical health, safety and well-being of our community, the following are Ridgeview Memorial Parks guidelines. Anyone attending the Graveside Service is to maintain social distancing or may remain in their vehicle. You will be able to listen through speakers set up at the site.
The graveside service will also be video recorded and will be available following the graveside service at TJMfuneral.com on Celia’s obituary page by clicking on the following link: https://celebrationoflife.tv/blog/celia-ramos-saenz
A “come and go” visitation will be held Sunday evening from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen. Only a limited number of guests will be allowed to enter the funeral home facility at any one time to maintain social distancing and masks will be required.