Estelle Marguerite Ralph

MIDDLEPORT - Estelle Marguerite Ralph, 84, was born on March 29, 1922 in Meigs County to Sherley and Kathryn Saunders Mulford and departed this life on Nov. 18, 2006 at her daughter's home in Pataskala, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Wesley Maxwell Ralph, a brother S.R. Mulford, and a nephew Michael Mulford.

Left to mourn her passing is her daughter Janet and Roy Pine of Pataskala, one granddaughter Tanya and Mark Hattcher of Mason, Ohio, a grandson Ty and Tedra Pine of Upper Arlington, Ohio, five great grandchildren Nicole, Ashley, Rachael and Noah Hattcher and Avery Pine; and a sister Delila Mulford of Middleport.

Estelle attended Rutland and Old Bethel Freewill Baptist Churches. She married "Mack" in 1940 and while he served his country during World War II she wrote a daily letter to him showing her faithfulness and devotion. They made their home on Roush Lane in Cheshire for many years before moving to Middleport.

Having given her heart to Christ at a young age she served God with all her heart and was steadfast in her Christian belief.

Always a loving and nurturing Mother, Grandmother, Sister and Friend she found great fulfillment in her work at Gallipolis Developmental Center. She will be missed by many relatives, neighbors and those she attended school with at Silver Run School, but great comfort will come to all in knowing that she has finally joyfully arrived at the end of a journey begun many years ago.

Services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2006 at The Rutland Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Jamie Fortner officiating. Burial will follow in Gravel Hill Cemetery in Cheshire.

Friends may call Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Middleport Chapel of Fisher Funeral Home and from 12 p.m. till time of the service at the church. The family would like to invite the friends back to the church for a meal following the graveside committal.

Pomeroy Daily Sentinel
November 20, 2006.