Estella graduated from Emile High School of Bastrop, TX. She also attended Teledyne school of Engineering, National Geo Physical School of Engineering and Multi Amp Institute.
She was certified by Nasa; for the Teledyne Inc. Electronic Engineering for use Blue/Prints, and Schematic of Government documents Employment:
1.National Geo Physical Electronic
2.Teledyne Inc. Electronic Engineering
3. Nuclear Medical Lab
4. Multi-AMP Institute Electronic Engineers
5. Avo International Electronic Engineering (Retired 1999)
She was united in holy matrimony on June 23,1952 to Samuel James Thorne to the union of 1 son was born, he preceded in death.
In March 10,1965 Elma L. Davis and Estella was united in holy matrimony. God called him home Feb 9, 1987.
She is survived by her son Gary L. Thorne daughter in law, Cherita L. Thorne sister Mary Haywood of Houston, Texas and brother Earl Trigg of Dallas, TX and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.