Wilda Ann "Marie" Ceasar, 70, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021, in Lake Charles, Louisiana at her residence surrounded by her family.  Marie was born the tenth of eleven children to Earl and Rose Woods on January 13, 1951, in Elton, Louisiana.  She was formerly married to the late Willie Joseph Ceasar and to this union four girls were born; Theresa (Bookie), Dorothy (Tina), Kimberly (Kim), and Constance (Connie).

Marie received her formal education from the Jefferson Davis Parish School System.  She was a Bus-Aid for the Calcasieu Parish School Board.

Marie leaves to cherish her memories, four loving daughters; Theresa Neely of Lake Charles, LA, Dorothy McClain of Pearland, TX, Kimberly (Michael) Palmer, and Constance Ceasar of Lake Charles, LA; eight grandchildren, Candace (Andrae) Mitchell, Mariah (Hakeem) Lucas of Lake Charles, LA, Deizarey (Arron) Young, Symone Ceasar, Lance Ceasar of Lake Charles, LA, Keylan Ceasar and Jalaisha McClain of San Antonio, TX, and Clifton Neely IV of El Paso, TX; one brother, Leonard Woods of Elton, LA; three sisters, Laura Thierry, Lovenia (Fred) Comeaux of Lake Charles, LA, and Georgiana Simon of Elton, LA; Eleven great-grandchildren, Andrae Jr., Amiah, Aiden, Hakeem Jr., Greycen, Makayla, A'Nylah, Malik, Paisley, Peyton, and Samar; two godchildren, Gloria Viney and Roseann Actlis; two special sister-in-laws, Francis Winford of San Diego, CA and Sheila Fontenot-Ceasar of Crowley, LA; two special friends, Marylyn Braxton of Tracy, CA and Louana Brown of Lake Charles, LA; a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.

Marie was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Rose Woods; four brothers, Robert Woods, Leroy Woods, Earl Woods Jr., and Lawrence Woods; two sisters, Ida Mae Babineaux, and Geraldine Moreaux; one godchild, Ray Woods.

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Faith Deliverance Temple Church in Elton, LA.  Pastor Milton Clayton will officiate.  Visiting will be in the church from 9:00 am until 11:00 am.  Burial will be in Eternal Rest Cemetery under the direction of Semien-Lewis Mortuary of Jennings, LA.