Estalena R. Gee, 105, of Circleville, OH, formerly of Bloomington, passed away at 9:05 a.m. on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Pickaway Manor Care Center in Circleville, OH.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Entombment will be at Park Hill Cemetery Mausoleum in Bloomington. Kibler-Brady-Ruestman Memorial Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Memorial contributions may be directed to First Baptist Church, 2502 E. College Ave., Bloomington, IL 61704 or Heartland Hospice 116 Morris Road Suite B, Circleville, OH 43113.
Estalena was born on July 26, 1915 in Decatur, AL, a daughter to John H. and Annie Mae Clark Russell. She married Allison Lewis Gee on May 1, 1936 in Bloomington. He preceded her in death on November 20, 1995.
She is survived by a son, James (Sheila) Gee of Circleville, OH; grandchildren, Paul (Michelle) Baker and Christine (Jeff) McGhee; great grandchildren, Ian and Megan Ruth McGhee, and Nicholas and Sophia Baker. She is also survived by two siblings, Miriam Baker and Clark (Jeanette) Russell and a son in law, Joe (Mary) Baker.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Ruth Baker, five brothers and two sisters.
Estalena attended Weslysan University and retired from J. C. Penny Co. in Bloomington. She was a member of the McLean County Home Extension and Quester Antique Study Group, and First Baptist Church in Bloomington. She enjoyed doing volunteer work, delivering meals on wheels & was active in many church activities, making over 200 quilts for needy children through the first Baptist Church of Bloomington mission projects.
Estalena was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be greatly missed.
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