Eleanor Owens Estess, 92 of Lake City, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18, 2016. Born in Palatka, Florida on June 27, 1924, she moved to Lake City with her family when she was a girl. During World War II, she worked at the Oak Ridge National Labratory in Tennessee before returning home where she served as the administrative assistant to the Chief Medical Officer at the Lake City VA Center for over 30years.
Eleanor was a genuine Southern lady who was devoted to her immediate and extended family, going out of her way to make time for her many cousins and relatives. She was a dedicated member of her church and enjoyed volunteering at the Christian Service Center of Columbia County. She also helped manage the family farm where she made her home for most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Lydia Wetherington, her parents Charles and Lillie Owens and her brother Emmett Owens. She is survived by her nephews Richard Owens (Beverly) of Tallahassee, Fl, Patrick Owens (Mary) of Miami, Fl, M.Lynn Owens (Penny) of Burlington, VT and a niece, Kara Owens (Neil) of Los Angeles, CA.
Miss Estess loved God, her family,and her church. We wish to acknowledge a few of her family members even though there are many others. Our prayers are with you in this time of grief: Linda Owens (sister-in-law), Vera Evans Sanders, Joe Evans, Robbie Evans (Donna Jane), Michael Hunter (Brenda), Nancy Hunter, Elsie Holliday, Mariam Ferguson, Rodney Smith, and Kellie Roberts. We also extend our love and support to the many other cousins,family members, and friends not mentioned.
Visitation with the family was on Friday, July 22nd at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Arrangements made under the diretion of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 US Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl 32055, (386) 752-1954.
Eleanor was a genuine Southern lady who was devoted to her immediate and extended family, going out of her way to make time for her many cousins and relatives. She was a dedicated member of her church and enjoyed volunteering at the Christian Service Center of Columbia County. She also helped manage the family farm where she made her home for most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Lydia Wetherington, her parents Charles and Lillie Owens and her brother Emmett Owens. She is survived by her nephews Richard Owens (Beverly) of Tallahassee, Fl, Patrick Owens (Mary) of Miami, Fl, M.Lynn Owens (Penny) of Burlington, VT and a niece, Kara Owens (Neil) of Los Angeles, CA.
Miss Estess loved God, her family,and her church. We wish to acknowledge a few of her family members even though there are many others. Our prayers are with you in this time of grief: Linda Owens (sister-in-law), Vera Evans Sanders, Joe Evans, Robbie Evans (Donna Jane), Michael Hunter (Brenda), Nancy Hunter, Elsie Holliday, Mariam Ferguson, Rodney Smith, and Kellie Roberts. We also extend our love and support to the many other cousins,family members, and friends not mentioned.
Visitation with the family was on Friday, July 22nd at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Arrangements made under the diretion of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 US Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl 32055, (386) 752-1954.
Eleanor Owens Estess, 92 of Lake City, Florida went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on July 18, 2016. Born in Palatka, Florida on June 27, 1924, she moved to Lake City with her family when she was a girl. During World War II, she worked at the Oak Ridge National Labratory in Tennessee before returning home where she served as the administrative assistant to the Chief Medical Officer at the Lake City VA Center for over 30years.
Eleanor was a genuine Southern lady who was devoted to her immediate and extended family, going out of her way to make time for her many cousins and relatives. She was a dedicated member of her church and enjoyed volunteering at the Christian Service Center of Columbia County. She also helped manage the family farm where she made her home for most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Lydia Wetherington, her parents Charles and Lillie Owens and her brother Emmett Owens. She is survived by her nephews Richard Owens (Beverly) of Tallahassee, Fl, Patrick Owens (Mary) of Miami, Fl, M.Lynn Owens (Penny) of Burlington, VT and a niece, Kara Owens (Neil) of Los Angeles, CA.
Miss Estess loved God, her family,and her church. We wish to acknowledge a few of her family members even though there are many others. Our prayers are with you in this time of grief: Linda Owens (sister-in-law), Vera Evans Sanders, Joe Evans, Robbie Evans (Donna Jane), Michael Hunter (Brenda), Nancy Hunter, Elsie Holliday, Mariam Ferguson, Rodney Smith, and Kellie Roberts. We also extend our love and support to the many other cousins,family members, and friends not mentioned.
Visitation with the family was on Friday, July 22nd at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Arrangements made under the diretion of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 US Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl 32055, (386) 752-1954.
Eleanor was a genuine Southern lady who was devoted to her immediate and extended family, going out of her way to make time for her many cousins and relatives. She was a dedicated member of her church and enjoyed volunteering at the Christian Service Center of Columbia County. She also helped manage the family farm where she made her home for most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her daughter Lydia Wetherington, her parents Charles and Lillie Owens and her brother Emmett Owens. She is survived by her nephews Richard Owens (Beverly) of Tallahassee, Fl, Patrick Owens (Mary) of Miami, Fl, M.Lynn Owens (Penny) of Burlington, VT and a niece, Kara Owens (Neil) of Los Angeles, CA.
Miss Estess loved God, her family,and her church. We wish to acknowledge a few of her family members even though there are many others. Our prayers are with you in this time of grief: Linda Owens (sister-in-law), Vera Evans Sanders, Joe Evans, Robbie Evans (Donna Jane), Michael Hunter (Brenda), Nancy Hunter, Elsie Holliday, Mariam Ferguson, Rodney Smith, and Kellie Roberts. We also extend our love and support to the many other cousins,family members, and friends not mentioned.
Visitation with the family was on Friday, July 22nd at Gateway-Forest Lawn Funeral Home from 5:00 - 7:00pm. Arrangements made under the diretion of GATEWAY-FOREST LAWN FUNERAL HOME, 3596 US Hwy 441, Lake City, Fl 32055, (386) 752-1954.
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