Rock Hill, SC – Mrs. Estelle Marie Burris, 96, went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord. She passed peacefully from this life on November 16, 2024 at the Wayne T. Patrick Hospice House with family by her side.
She was born in Ruby, Chesterfield County, SC, and was the daughter of the late Carl G. Burris and the late Beulah Gibson Ghent. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Rufus Burris, daughter, Sheila McNeely; and sisters Dot Horton, Stella Knighten, and brothers Bill Burris, Clyde Burris.
Estelle was a talented seamstress. It was her profession as well as her beloved hobby. She outfitted the family, produced numerous crafts, and worked in many sewing facilities. Estelle was a lifelong learner who enjoyed computers and electronics.
With her mind put to it, nothing could stop her from learning.
She was a devout Christian and loved the Lord with all her heart. Estelle frequently was found singing and praising the Lord through the gospel music she held dear to her heart.. She loved her family and lived her life through love, faith, hope, and an unwavering resilience. She is now beside her Lord and reunited with her loved ones that went before her.
Services for Mrs. Burris will be conducted at 2:00 pm on Tuesday, November 19 at Mount Gallant Church of God, 1024 Mt. Gallant Road, Rock Hill, SC 29732 with the Reverends Mike and Steve Welch. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 pm until time of service at the church.
Mrs. Burris is survived by her sons, Marvin Randall Burris (Martha) of Lowell, NC, Timothy Burris of Rock Hill, SC; her daughters, Patricia Ann Cooper of MD, Martha Quin of IN, Pat Mahaffey of Lancaster, SC, Janice Welch (Frank) of Rock Hill, SC; her brother, Frank Burris (Judy) of Clover, SC; her son-in-law, Jim McNeely of Rock Hill; and seventeen grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Mt. Gallant Church of God in memory of Estelle Burris.
Condolences may be made at www.greenefuneralhome.net.