Hazel Elizabeth Mccall Estes

HAZEL ELIZABETH McCALL ESTES, 81

Homemaker

Hazel Elizabeth McCall Estes of Lake Wales passed away Friday, September 26, 2008 at her residence.

Born March 8, 1927 in Lake Wales; she was a lifelong resident of Lake Wales. She was a homemaker and an active member of the First Presbyterian Church of Lake Wales. She was the past president of the Lake Wales Garden Club, Chairman of the Board of Christian Women’s Club, and president of the Lake Wales Women’s Club. She was instrumental in bringing the Stonecroft Ministries to Lake Wales and Winter Haven, FL. She won many awards for her art, flower arrangements and dress designs. She was a graduate of Lake Wales Senior High School and attended college in San Diego, CA.

Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. “Bob” Estes in 1980. Survivors include her children and grandchildren, Robert Alan (Anne Marie), Wesley, Patrick & Holly Anne Estes, all of Tomball, TX; Mark Richard (Nancy), Hannah Estes, all of Lake Wales; Gary Stephen (Pam), Jennifer, Elizabeth and Sarah Estes all of Lake Wales; Kent Anthony, Helen and Anthony Estes all of St. Pete; Jane Elizabeth Estes, Hunter and Heather Jackson all of Lake Wales; Dale Andrew Estes of St. Pete; sisters, Sylvia Wedlock Webb of Lakeland and Martha Jean Coleman of Lake Wales; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until service time at 2:00 PM, Monday, September 29, 2008 at the First Presbyterian Church in Lake Wales with Rev. Chad Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow at the Lake Wales Cemetery. For those who wish, donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, Building Fund, 16 North 3rd Street, Lake Wales, FL 33853.

FOR THOSE I LOVE

(Remembering Hazel Elizabeth McCall Estes)

Remember not to mourn for me - we have said our good-byes slowly over the years.

Remember my love for you was always there, even when it was locked within me.

Remember happy times, faces and places we enjoyed since I’m not able to anymore.

Remember I loved flowers, especially orchids, art, birds, trees and the blue sky.

Remember to look at God’s nature and see it as I would, for its joy and beauty.

Remember how I loved the house my beloved Bob built for me and our children.

Remember I loved to sit on the patio with my cup of coffee or tea and the peace it gave me.

Remember the field peas we shelled and corn we shucked on the patio, cooking and eating them.

Remember how I loved the ocean, and walking along the waters edge.

Remember I loved sea shells, and marveled at each shell’s beauty, color and uniqueness.

Remember I loved to dance, but especially with my beloved Bob.

Remember all the oranges I peeled and sectioned with love for us to enjoy or for our ambrosia.

Remember I loved to cook for Bob, family and friends - the Blessings of being together.

Remember I loved The Lord, First Presbyterian Church, and the comfort of my church family.

Remember my blue-green eyes shining when I smiled, and smile in silence with me.

Remember God didn’t grant us a final good-bye, but He granted us many years to say good-bye.

Remember I will be in Heaven - free of Alzheimer’s - reclaiming my memories.

Remember to claim your memories so we can be together.

Remember how much I love you.



Mom and Hazel



by Anne Marie Estes (daughter-in-law)

January 25, 2008