Estella Jane Hoffman

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Service Schedule
Graveside
Baxter Memorial Gardens
Hwy 5 North & Walker Rd
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
1:00 PM


Celebration of LIfe
First United Methodist Church
605 W. 6th Street
Mountain Home, AR  72653
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
2:00 PM
Cemetery
Baxter Memorial Gardens
Highway 5 North
Mountain Home, AR  72654
Memorial Contributions
Hospice of the Ozarks- Hospice House
701 Burnett Drive
Mountain Home, AR  72653


Norfork Scholarship Fund
126 Mildred Simpson Drive
Norfork, AR  72658
Estella Jane Hoffman

of Salesville, AR

October 22, 1930 - November 21, 2015

Estella Jane Hoffman was born in Norfork, Arkansas, October 22, 1930. She passed away November 21, 2015. Her parents were Jack and Coye Bonner. Her maternal grandparents were Dr. Z. T. and Octavia Sheid and her paternal grandparents were Sidney J. and Estella Hutcheson.
Estella completed her education at Arkansas State Teachers College and enjoyed a long career as a teacher, GCE coordinator and counselor. In a career that spanned 30 years, she worked in the Norfork, Mountain Home, Salina, Kansas and Pulaski County School Districts. Estella also served as a Baxter Regional Hospital volunteer and on the executive board and also as a mentor for foster children through the Department of Human Services. As a member of the Methodist Church she was a teacher for the Seeker's Sunday School Class.
Surviving Estella are her daughters, Julie (Mike) Williamson of the Woodlands, Texas and Polly (Bob) Roten of Fayetteville, Arkansas, grandson, Seth (Crystal) Roten and great grandchildren, Faith and Cason Roten, all of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and a sister, Jan (Vince) Yurkowski of Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sisters, Ima Nell and Jackie Sheid Raney and brother, Drew Bonner, both husbands, Clive Gustafson and Robert Hoffman and a grandson, Gus Robert Roten.
A Celebration of Life in her memory will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, November 24, 2015 at First United Methodist Church in Mountain Home, with the Reverend Tom Frase officiating. A private family graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, November 24, 2015. Memorials may be made in her honor to the Food Bank of North Central Arkansas, or the Norfork Scholarship Fund, or to Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House.

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Anna Ramirez
PORTLAND, OR
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Saturday, August 1, 2020

I met Estella shortly after my mother passed and I had been in long term foster care, and to say that she was the highlight of my life at that time is an understatement. I treasured our visits, and I wish so badly I could talk to her now and let her know how much her guidance changed the course of my life. What a gem of a lady! Thank you, Estella, for everything. I can just imagine the water aerobics class you're giggling through in heaven with so many friends, and I know you're saving a spot for me there.

Karen Moser
Heber Springs, AR
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Wednesday, December 2, 2015

I am so sorry for the loss of this wonderful lady and teacher. God bless and be with the family during this time. I feel honored to have known Mrs. Hoffman. She will be greatly missed.
Sincerely,
Karen Moser (Nofork graduate 1983)

Carolyn (Alexander) Leuenhagen
Little Rock, AR
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Words are not enough to say how very sorry I am to hear of your passing. My sincere sympathies to your family. May God bless and keep you.

Mike and Dianna Roller
Gassville, AR
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Julie and Mike, Bob and Polly and all the extended family,
We are saddened by your loss. Your mother was one of the most positive people I have ever met. I enjoyed teaching with her and having her to visit, confide in and have adventures with. She was so very special. We will miss her as all will miss her or anyone who was lucky enough to have known and loved her. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Please accept our condolences. You have our deepest and heartfelt sympathy. We loved Estella and felt very close to her.
Sincerely,
Dianna and Mike Roller

Mary Walton
Mountain Home, AR
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers .

tammy koch
salesville,
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Tuesday, November 24, 2015

So sorry for your loss. She was a very sweet lady and teacher she will be deeply missed

Eric and Judy Bergelin
Riverside, CA
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Monday, November 23, 2015

Julie and Polly, We send our prayers to your family at this time of sadness. May God be with you all with comforting and strengthening each day forth. Love, Eric and Judy Bergelin

Eddie and Helen Parks
Clarkridge, AR
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Monday, November 23, 2015

Polly and family, We are so sorry for your loss. I have fond memories of your mom. May your memories help you through this difficult time. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Don Bell
Rogers, AR
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Monday, November 23, 2015

Julie, Polly and family: My sympathy to you, both. Anyone who knew your mother, knows where you girls got your smiles. Keep smiling and keep your memories close.

DONELLA DEPRIEST DULWORTH
Cedar Hill, MO
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Sunday, November 22, 2015

Julie, Polly and families, I am so very sorry. I remember your Mom well as a kind, beautiful and gracious lady. Cherish her memories and know others are thinking and praying for you. Sincerely Donella

Ray and Gloria Mikesch
Cotter,
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Sunday, November 22, 2015

We feel honored to have met and briefly known Stella. Thanks to both Julie and Polly for sharing her with us

Larry Griggs
Norfork, AR
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Sunday, November 22, 2015

Mrs. Hoffman is one of the finest people I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. She was a wonderful teacher at Mtn Home and a mentor of mine. She is responsible for a great deal of my character today. She was my children's Guidance Counselor when they were in school. She witnessed my rededication to Christ and attended the reaffirming of my wife and I's vows on our 20th anniversary. She has always been a positive influence in my life. She will be missed. God Speed and Rest in Peace you wonderful angel.