Muriel Spooner Estes

Blue Mountain, Mississippi---Mrs. Muriel Spooner Estes 94, passed away February 4, 2013 at Baptist Memorial Hospital Union County in New Albany, Mississippi. Muriel was born on September 2, 1918 in Castle Rock, Colorado. She moved to Heaven on February 4, 2013 at Baptist Hospital in New Albany, Mississippi. She was 94 years old. After high school graduation in Castle Rock, Muriel obtained her RN degree in Denver. Her subsequent nursing career would span many years, and many locations in California, North Carolina and Georgia. During WWII, while nursing in San Diego, Muriel met John Edd Estes , a young Marine stationed in the area, and her path took a turn. They were married on August 28, 1943. After the war, the couple moved to Chicago, then High Point, North Carolina, and Marietta, Georgia where they raised their four children. After their retirement, Mr. and Mrs. Estes moved to Blue Mountain,Mississippi, the home place of John Edd. She loved the relaxed southern culture, and made many friends in the area. Mrs. Estes was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Her love for the Lord Jesus was evident in her life in many ways. This included her regular church attendance and her daily devotions up until her time of departure. She was a member of Life Connection Church in Blue Mountain. She also enjoyed attending Lowrey Memorial Baptist Church. Muriel Estes is survived by four children. Three sons, Larry (Ruth) Estes, Mickey (Suellen) Estes, Jim (Shelia) Estes all of Blue Mountain, and one daughter, Margaret (Lenny) Baklini of Hiram, Georgia. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Jamie Estes of Dunderson, Wisconsin; John (Stephanie) Estes of Dallas, Georgia; Brittain (Mark) Robinson of Dallas, Georgia; Beth (Andy) Davis of Hiram Georgia; Sonny (Gina) Baklini of Hiram Georgia; John (Stephany) Estes of Jackson, Mississippi; Amy Estes and Holly Estes both of Blue Mountain, Mississippi; Five step-grandchildren, Adrienne (Bob) Leslie of Roswell, Georgia; Leslie (Tom) White of Cumming, Georgia; Libby (Jon) Copeland of Alpharetta, Georgia; Kim (Thomas) Little and Ray (Rosie) Mason all of Blue Mountain, Mississippi, ten great grandchildren and fifteen step-great-grandchildren. Mrs Estes was preceded in death by Her husband, her parents, and two brothers. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Muriel Estes Memorial Fund at Life Connection Church, P.O. Box 158, Blue Mountain, MS. Donations also may be made through the church website www.lifeconnections.com or at the Peoples Bank. To send flowers to the family of Muriel Estes, please visit our Heartfelt Sympathies Store.

Muriel Spooner Estes

September 2, 1918 - February 4, 2013