Estelle M. Holmes was born May 18th, 1919 in National City, IL, also known as Goose Hill to Mrs. Annie Gaddis Mathis & Thomas Mathis. She was preceded in death by, her mother and father, her brothers Johnny Mathis, Clemmy Mathis, Henry Mathis, Alfred Mathis, and her daughter Frances McAllister Moody.

Estelle was a life long resident of the area, receiving her education through East St. Louis School District 189.

She worked at the Obear-Nester Glass Company for 50 years, from which she retired. Estelle was a faithful member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church for many years.

Estelle M. Holmes passed away peacefully and surrounded by family, in her home on Wednesday October 18th, 2017. She leaves behind her children Howard (Ann) McAllister, Donald L.(Diane) Holmes, & Debra L. (James) Holmes-Wynn. She also leaves behind her siblings DeAnn Adams, Caroline Gray, Pearle Morris, Marilyn Clark,  and Cheryl Hadley, along with many Grandchildren, Great Grandchildren, Nieces, Nephews, and other loved ones.