Estelle White
December 13, 1928 - June 07, 2021
Irvine California
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Estelle White
December 13, 1928 - June 07, 2021
Irvine California
Obituary
Elizabeth “Estelle” White passed away on June 7, 2021 in her home that she shared with her son Jay. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 13, 1928 to Obadiah Parker and Vernell Hebb Parker. Her mother passed away during her childhood and her and her siblings, Mary Adelaide, Roland, and Jerome were raised in Baltimore by her Grandparents James and Elizabeth Hebb.
Estelle received a Catholic education at St. Pius V School in Baltimore. She left high school early to work to help her family financially. As a young woman she moved to New York City where she worked for several years returning to Baltimore where she later married. In the 1960’s Estelle and her son Jay moved to California seeking opportunities for a new life where they enriched their circle of friends that she often referred to as angels. Estelle continued to work hard including several positions in healthcare institutions such as St. Joseph’s Hospital, the Orange County Community Clinic, and UC Irvine Medical Center.
Estelle is remembered as a devoted and loving Mother. She was a kind-hearted, generous, wise woman full of laughter with a joyful and beautiful spirit who had impeccable style. So many people saw Estelle as more than a friend because she always made you feel that you were part of her family.
She was a mother, auntie, sister figure that listened reminding you that there was nothing that God would not provide for you if you prayed and had faith that your prayers were being heard. Even in her final days, battling serious medical issues, she remained a courageous Warrior never losing faith that God was by her side.
Estelle is survived by her son Jay and her family of angels.
Estelle and Jay request that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Lili Claire Foundation (liliclaire.org) or to the Special Olympics (support.specialolympics.org)
Visitation
- Date & Time: June 29, 2021 (9:30 AM - 10:30 AM)
- Venue: San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church
- Location: 5800 East Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 - (Get Directions)
Vigil Service
- Date & Time: June 29, 2021 (10:30 AM - 11:00 AM)
- Venue: San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church
- Location: 5800 East Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 - (Get Directions)
Funeral Mass
- Date & Time: June 29, 2021 (11:00 AM)
- Venue: San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church
- Location: 5800 East Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 - (Get Directions)
Reception
- Date & Time: June 29, 2021 (12:15 PM)
- Venue: San Antonio De Padua Catholic Church
- Location: 5800 East Santa Ana Canyon Road Anaheim Hills, CA 92807 - (Get Directions)
Graveside Service
- Date & Time: June 30, 2021 (11:00 AM)
- Venue: Holy Sepulcher Catholic Cemetery
- Location: 7845 Santiago Canyon Orange, CA 92869 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (714) 532-6551
9 responses to Estelle White
Patti Jasinski says:
June 23, 2021
Patti Jasinski says:
June 23, 2021
Estelle was a strong, caring and loving person. I am so blessed that she came into my life. She always wanted to know how my daughters were and what they were up to. If I had a picture to show her of them, even better. She loved us and I know she did so many others. She loved when we would bring down food and always asked if there were fresh homemade biscuits. We always had her over for our own Thanksgiving and she taught me how to make gravy. She would dance with us and loved when our dogs were around. She was a person who was always gracious and kind. Always thinking about others before herself. She loved to make sure she looked her best whenever going out and too stubborn about driving her car. Her independence was a way of life for her that she did bravely for so many years. I would always say to her that it was ok to ask for help, no one can do it alone. She was apart of so many different organizations and will be missed by many. She was a light that could not be extinguished. She will be missed. I miss her more than I thought possible. I know that she is with our Lord and Savior.
EDWARD H. MCKENNEY SR. says:
June 25, 2021
My Aunt Estelle was full of life and laughter, and always made you feel happy and secure. She was always cognizant of current events and would discuss them at length. She was a strong advocate for her son Jay, and others, that had special needs. She loved God and sought comfort in knowing that God and His Angels would one day be needed to watch over her son Jay, as she transitioned from this life. When I spoke with Jay, he said his Mom grabbed his hand as she took her last breath. Jay was the center of my Aunt Estelle’s life. Whatever Jay needed, my Aunt Estelle provided. Jay was the apple of her eye! She was a phenomenal mother and protector of Jay!
MAY GOD GRANT MY AUNT ESTELLE COMFORT AND PEACE WITH THE KNOWLEDGE THAT JAY WILL BE SAFE AND SECURE!
Patricia & Maureen Bricken says:
June 29, 2021
My mom and I send our heartfelt condolences and prayers to Jay and his family and friends. Estelle was a wonderful and graceous lady. Her presence will be missed.
Steven H. Hirsch says:
June 29, 2021