Celina Pauline Hernandez

Celina Pauline Hernandez, age 16, left us suddenly at 8:02 p.m. on Wednesday, December 2, 2009. Celina was born March 27, 1993, in Douglas, Georgia, to Gerardo Novoa and Christina Hernandez. She was the adopted daughter of Eli Adolphson. Celina was a 9th grade student in St. Charles, Missouri, and a member of the Art Club and Trend. She loved to draw anime and read novels. She had planned on becoming a lawyer someday. Celina was the loving sister of Heather Wilkerson, Jill Wilkerson, Joshua Wilkerson, Maria Cole, Sofia Cole, Adam Cole, Raul Novoa, Ramon Novoa, and Juan Novoa. She was the beloved granddaughter of Celia Arriaga, and the precious niece of Marie Wilkerson and Carol Adolphson. Also special in her life were Kim Ebert and Doug Swyers. The family will receive friends at Baue Funeral Home on Monday, December 7th, from 4-6 p.m. The funeral for Celina will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 8th, also at Baue Funeral Home. Memorials may be sent to the Lindenwood University Scholarship Fund.