of Prescott, AR
November 19, 1921 - October 22, 2019
Edith Veneda Stewart Estes, aged 97, of Prescott, Arkansas (formerly of Clinton, Arkansas) passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019. She was born on November 19, 1921 in Alco, Arkansas to George and Bertha Stewart as the 4th of seven children.
Veneda was a member of the Clinton Church of Christ in Clinton, Arkansas. She was employed during WW II in the Jacksonville Ammunitions Plant, Baker's Drug in Clinton and retired after 18 years work at Clinton Public School's cafeteria. She lived her life showing her love for the Lord and her family. Veneda loved teaching children in Sunday school, spending time with her family, quilting, and gardening.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Howard Estes, her parents, as well as her siblings; Woodrow Stewart, Bonnie Irving, Lowice Stewart, Virginia Mauk, and Joe Stewart.
Veneda is survived by her son, Tim Estes, Sr. (Georgia) of Prescott, Arkansas. Mrs. Estes had 5 grandchildren, Diana (Culley) Majors, Tim Estes, Jr (Lacy), Anna (Josh) Harden, Sandi (Matthan) Allaway, and Martha James, as well as 9 great-children, Stone Majors, Collin, Isabel, and Ian Estes, Miriam and Merritt Harden, and Erin, Laylee, and Chiah James, her only surviving brother, Doug (Maggie) Stewart along with many nephews and nieces.
The visitation will be Friday evening from 6-8 pm at Clinton Church of Christ in Clinton, Arkansas. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 10 AM at Clinton Church of Christ, with interment at Bradford Cemetery near Shirley, Arkansas immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Southern Christian Home, P.O. Box 649, Morrilton, Arkansas 72110, or World Bible School 16110 Anderson Mill Rd, Cedar Park, Texas 78613.
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6 Condolence(s)
Mary Kaye Weaver
Friday, October 25, 2019
I remember Venita from the years she and mom ( Mary Gray Kirkendoll) worked in the lunchroom together at school. She was always the sweetest person and mom thought the world of her. They’re having a great reunion. Prayers â¤ï¸
Dawnique Neal
Friday, October 25, 2019
Condolences to the family
Friday, October 25, 2019
Pam Sowell
Friday, October 25, 2019
Tim, when I think of your mom I think of the fun summers that Jody, Mike,Judy, you and I spent playing. We climbed trees, played on the cliff, rummaged through that old garage and ran up and down the garden terraces, Oh what fun that was! Aunt Neat was always there playing with.us! I never ever remember her being tired or being upset with us. She always had a snack for us. As I sit here and remember her I can just smell the clean smell of her house. She always used lye soap I found out later in life on day when I stopped by to see her. I asked her secret to the clean smell of her house.. Oh the taste of her water was the best. I loved getting a drink out of her snuff glasses that she saved from Granny now I wonder if it was the water that was so good or just my little girl adoration of my Aunt Neat! She had the most beautiful violets- she babied those violets. I am sure that some of us broke them but again I don’t remember her ever scolding us. There were nights of sleeping on pallets, pillow fights, snacks and stories. As I have had children and grandchildren I now know she must have been worn out but we never knew. Oh how I would love one of her sugar cookies. They were a perfect snack! She would put a star on each one with a special glass, then she would let us sprinkle sugar on top. Your mom each day showed the love of Jesus she would pat you if you were upset and offer whatever comfort that was needed. I would stop many unannounced times to see her on my way to and from college. She would have food or cookies to send with me. She always had words of praise to say about her Tim. Diana was also one of her favorite topics.One of the last visits I had with her before she left Clinton she didn’t have any cookies or food to send with me so sent flowers. I came to see her in January even though I am not sure she remembered me she immediately started loving my little grandson Graham. I love the memories but what I love even more is that even though our memories will fade the love of Jesus will never fade my Aunt Neat is right there in his arms. Someday we as family and friends will be right there with her! This is an earthly good bye but really just a see you later. Love you Tim!
Pam and Johnnie Dougan
Thursday, October 24, 2019
We will miss her smiles, gentleness and manner.
Jody and Erainer Stewart
Thursday, October 24, 2019
I will always have nothing but fond memories of visiting Aunt Veneda and Uncle Howard. Aunt Veneda was the most loving and forgiving person I have ever known. Tim, I’m sure your faith is your strength in this trying time.