of Marshall, AR

January 29, 1934 - February 22, 2025

Mary Lou (Newell) Estes, age 91, of Marshall, Arkansas and more recently of Choctaw, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 in Choctaw, Arkansas. She was born in Pineville, North Carolina on January 29th, 1934 to James Henry Newell and Margaret Louise Jones Newell Wilkinson. She was married to her loving husband, Marvin Reid Estes for 71 years.

Mary made the life changing decision to follow Jesus at the age of 13. She married the love of her life, Marvin in 1952. Through the years she shared her love of the Lord with others as a mother, grandmother, Sunday School teacher, VBS teacher and through many missionary trips made by her and Marvin. After lovingly raising her children, she enjoyed spending her days with her grandchildren and any family or visitors that would often come over. Her hobbies included playing board games, sewing, making crafts, cooking and many more.

Mary is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Marvin Estes who passed away in 2024; one sister; one brother; one son and one daughter-in-law.

Family left to cherish her memory are her five sons, Alan Estes, Donnie Estes, Dale Estes, Glenn Estes (Wanda) and Roger Estes (Paula); two brothers, Bill Newell and John Newell (Sue); nineteen grandchildren; twenty-three great-grandchildren and eleven great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service honoring Mary's life will be held at Immanuel Baptist Church, 498 AR 16 East, Clinton, Arkansas on Saturday, March 15th, 2025 at 11:00 AM with Bro. Mack Litaker officiating. Burial will be at Watts/Jennings Cemetery near Marshall, Arkansas where Mary will be laid to rest beside her husband, Marvin. Honorary bearers will be John Estes, Rodney Bradford, Shane Estes, Justin Murphree, Ben Felton, David Applegate, George Sinclair, David Efaw and Mike Banks.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Coffman Funeral Home
923 Highway 65 North
Marshall, AR  72650
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com