MaryAnn Estes, 77, of New Braunfels, TX, and former Skagit County resident, peacefully passed away on August 19, 2013 at Skagit Valley Hospital, surrounded by her family and the love and prayers of her many friends.
MaryAnn was born in Everett, Washington, January 23, 1936. She was raised in Startup, Washington. Her family moved to Eureka, CA, in her teen years where she attended high school. In 1954 she met and Married Clyde O’dell Estes. Together they had four children.
MaryAnn earned her CNA and worked at the Sedro-Woolley Convalescent Center for many years until moving to Houston (Clear Lake), TX, in 1995 to live with her daughter and son-in-law.
MaryAnn loved to give of herself and her time. She volunteered at the Grace Community Church, in Clear Lake, TX, for many years as well as Bay Area Turning Point, a crisis intervention center and shelter in Webster, TX who specialized in home care. After moving to New Braunfels, TX, in 2006 she volunteered at the New Braunfels Senior Center Resale Shop. MaryAnn loved to crochet, knit, embroider and quilt. She loved all animals especially her dog Rufus and her favorite baseball team the Texas Rangers.
MaryAnn is survived by her daughters, Debbie Johnson and husband Corey of Lyman, Washington, Sandy Rich and husband Mike of New Braunfels, TX; grandsons, Michael Estes and wife DeAnna, Daniel Estes and Nicole Messer, and Jason Draper Estes; granddaughters, Stacey and husband Ronnie Corne, Jodi and Rodney Lavine, and Jennifer and Dillon Fugate, Clayton “Buck” Johnson, and Jacqui Johnson; great-grandchildren, Brandon, Shayna and Jordan Corne, Jacy Ammons, Farrah Estes, Riley Hoyle and Brody Estes, Grady Fugate and Olivia Draper.
The family would like to thank the staff of the Critical Care Unit at Skagit Valley Hospital for their care and compassion during this very difficult time. Memorials are suggested to the Comal County Senior Center, 655 Landa Street, New Braunfels, TX 78130.
Graveside inurnment services will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 11:00 AM at the Lyman Cemetery, Lyman, Washington.
Sandy, So sorry to hear about your Mom. Our best wished to you.
I remember the good times we had in Houston when visiting with stella. I will remember you in my prayers in the days a head. love annette
Debbie and Sandy,So sorry to hear that your mother had passed.Mary Ann was such a special person.I loved it when Sue,Mary Ann,and I were neighbors,Great Memories.God Bless you girls.
I am so sorryto hear about your mother.. She was a good friend and co-volunteer of mine
at the senior citizen thrift store. She will be deeply missed by me and all of her friends
at the thrift store. My prayers are with you.
I never knew her name but I saw her many times where she volunteered at the Senior thrift store in New Braunfels. Clearly, her health was poor and I admired her for giving her time and efforts. Please know that a stranger is praying for your family today.
Sandy & Debbie,
We were terribly sorry to hear about the passing of MaryAnn. She was a lovely woman and she will be missed. You all are in our thoughts.
Mike, Jessica & Wyatt
Deb & Sandy ,Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family,at this time of loss, But just remember she isn’t suffering anymore and she’s in a very peaceful place. I remember some good times we all had on Maple street and growing up with some pretty great parents. She will be missed but never forgotten.
With Love
Ron & Gale Parker
Debbie and Sandy , was surprised to hear about MaryAnn….did not know that she was in failing health….you guys were special to us and we loved you all dearly…. We missed you all when we moved back to NC. Sending our love and prayers … we’ve been there and know how hard it is to loose the last parent …both of ours are gone now………..We did have some good times growing up there and having you all for neighbors…Debbie you and Diane were the best of friends and she sends her hove……….will never forget how good your Mom and Dad were to us………….love the Queen girls. (Janet, JoAnn, and Diana).
Debbie and Sandy,
I am so sorry about the loss of your mom. She was a special woman and she raised two very strong and wonderful daughters. She will be missed by many. You are all in my prayers.
Maryann was my mother in law for years, and in my heart she always will be. she was a great lady.
Sandy,
I am so sorry about the passing of your mother. Even though I have never met her, I feel like I do know her through you. I will continue to keep you and yours in my heart and prayers. I have not lost a parent, but I do believe that your mom will walk on through you and your children. Prayers from Franklin, North Carolina.
Sandy, Debbie and family members, I am very sorry to hear of the passing of your Mother, Grandmother, ETC. I have fond memories of spending time before school, and sometimes after school, and birthdays at your home. Your Mother was always very nice to me and welcomed me in her home.
You will be in my thoughts and prayers, I have been gone from Washington State for 41 years, but I will never forget the small town closeness we all had and all of my great Lyman/Hamilton friends.
Love u guys!
Joyce