Estelle made a difference in the lives of hundreds of women and children through her support of Evangel Home. She truly lived out her faith and was a light to many. I know you will miss her greatly, and I pray that you are encouraged and comforted by knowing what a difference she made.

We were so saddened to receive a card a few days ago telling us of Estelle's passing away. Yet while we sorrow here on this earth, we rejoice that she joins her dear Savior, husband, and sister Mary and her husband Don and so many others whom we loved so much. Max and Estelle were godly examples, generous, gentle, encouraging, and so much more to all who knew them. Our friendship goes back decades, and will always be cherished in our minds. One day we look forward to a wonderful and grand reunion in the presence of our Lord and so many others whom Max and Estelle loved and cared for. Our heartfelt sympathies to the family.

Max was my mom's first and most favorite cousin, so she loved Estelle as well. Both Max and Estelle were faithful supporters of my mission work in Peru, so I would visit them with my folks every time I returned to the States. When I married my husband, Max and Estelle allowed us to honeymoon in their cabin at Hume. They continued their prayer and financial support of the two of us even after Max died.

My mom will miss keeping in touch by phone with Estelle, and we will all miss visits with her in her beautiful home in Fresno. We are happy she passed peacefully into the Lord's presence. One day we will all be together there in heaven.

May the Lord comfort your families, Judy and Nancy, as you miss your dear mom.

Cindy & Jim Boyer, Margaret & Gordon Byers

Estelle was a special Godly lady...humble, loving, gentle, compassionate and so generous in every way.  I remember our last phone call.  We talked about how we were both looking forward to heaven to spend eternity with Jesus and reuniting with our dear husbands, Max and Ed.  

Estelle, I'll miss you and thanks for being my special friend. You and Max were always so kind to my family.

My heartfelt condolences to Judy and Nancy and their lovely family.

Please accept my heartfelt condolences. I pray  in the midst of your sorrow you find comfort in all the joyful memories shared and will always cherish these beautiful memories . Romans 15:13

What great friends Estelle & Max were to my parents Jess & Cleo Watts. Estelle was an extremely strong & faithful believer in our Lord Jesus. My heart goes out to Judy & Nancy & their families because I know what it is like to lose one's mother. Love to you all! Donna (Watts) Sanborn

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

I will always remember Estelle, living out her core values of her strong faith,
and the love for her family. Max and Estelle, set an excellent example for all of us to follow. 
Love to all, Donnie

We greatly enjoyed being Estelle's neighbor in Stonebridge for the past five years. She was a very classy lady who kept a beautiful yard that we always enjoyed looking at. We will miss her warm smile and bright outlook. Bob and Joan Butler

Estelle is my great aunt and I fondly reminisce about being a very young child and attending Thanksgiving and Christmas at her house.  RIP.  I'll see you when I see you, keep an eye on me would ya?

What a wonderful friend we have lost in Estelle. I will miss her wit, her smile, and her lively eyes. Blessings to the kids and grandkids.

OBITUARY

Mrs. Estelle Lena Hayes

March 8, 1920 – December 5, 2016

Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home

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