Obituary of Mary Ann Estelle

Mary Ann (Needham) Estelle, 79, of Johnson City, NY peacefully went to be with our Lord on Saturday, July 3. Besides her parents, Clare & James B. Needham, she was predeceased by her husband, William Estelle, III; her son, William Estelle, IV; nephew, Brandon (Bo) Jones. She is survived by her sister, Patricia Jones (Gary); nieces, Pam Benthin (Dave), Kristine Fiala (Paul), and Colleen Jones (Will); great nephews, Sean Patrick and Robert Paul. Mary Ann considered pursuing a religious vocation with the Daughters of Charity but instead felt lead to share her gift of caregiving by becoming a nurse, spending most of her career blessing the residents of Chenango Bridge and Willow Point nursing homes. Despite many challenges in life, she always had a smile on her face, an optimistic attitude and kindness to share; always humble and grateful for all of the blessings in her life that lead her to be the thoughtful, kind person that she was. She found humor in the little things and was always ready to share in a good long conversation. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 7, 2021 from 12:30 to 1:30 pm at the Estey, Munroe and Fahey Funeral Home, 15 Park St., Owego NY with a Mass of Christian burial to follow at 2:00 pm at St. Patrick's Church, 300 Main St. Owego NY. Services will be live streamed at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com (Click on Mary Ann's obit). A private family burial will be on Thursday at Calvary Cemetery, Johnson City, NY. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to UMH Foundation, Resident Assistance Program, 286 Deyo Hill Rd. Johnson City NY 13790 or Traci's Hope, P.O. Box 504, Apalachin, NY 13790. You never know what someone is going through, be kind to others, as Mary Ann did so well. Condolences may be made to Mary Ann's family at www.emfaheyfuneralhome.com