Obituary
Estella C. Means was born to the late Lizzy and Benjamin Morris on September 17 in Nesbitt, Mississippi. She confessed Jesus Christ as her Savior at an early age. Upon moving to Memphis, Tennessee, she joined the New Galilee Church where she served faithfully under the leadership of Reverend Early Gentry. Years later, she united with The Lord’s Tabernacle Holiness Church under the leadership of Bishop Philemon Turner. One daughter, Helen Webster, preceded her in death. On Sunday, May 28, 2017, her mission was completed on earth, and she went to be with her Heavenly Father. To cherish her sweet memory, she leaves three daughters: Margaret Neal (Tommie), Denise Moore, and Vanessa Means (Lynn); one son, Maurice Means; one brother, Benjamin Morris of Chicago, Illinois; twenty-nine grandchildren, and a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Order of Service
“30Favour is deceitful, and beauty is vain: but a woman that feareth the Lord, she shall be praised. 31Give her of the fruit of her hands; and let her own works praise her in the gates.� (Proverbs 31:30-31, KJV) Processional. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Family of Estella C. Means Scripture Reading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Newsom Prayer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Mrs. Sue Saulsberry Musical Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Mac Powers Expressions (3 Minutes, Please) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Family and Friends Musical Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ms. Zoria Newsom Poem . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Lakita Means Words of Comfort . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Ann Newsom i Silent Reading of the Obituary i
Musical Tribute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Mr. Jerome Chism The Eulogy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Elder Donald Coleman Recessional . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .The Family of Estella C. Means
Acknowledgment
The family of Estella C. Means wishes to express our sincere gratitude for the many acts of kindness that have been shown to us during this time. May God bless each of you for your thoughts, prayers, and love toward us.
LaDerrick Means LaCarlos Means
Active Pallbearers Keon Newsom Jerico Means
Sherrod Newsom Mitch Maxwell
Michael Robinson Jerry Robinson
Marvin Robinson
Honorary Pallbearers
George Saulsberry Maurice Means
Interment Monday, June 5, 2017 Calvary Cemetery Memphis, Tennessee
Memorial Repast The Home of Estella C. Means 1673 Gaither Street Memphis, Tennessee
Services Entrusted To E. H. Ford Mortuary Services 3390 Elvis Presley Boulevard Memphis, Tennessee 38116 (901) 345-9558