Oneda May Estes, 88, passed away from health complications on Monday November 30, 2020 at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center- Plymouth Campus.
Born in Pisgah, Iowa on September 12, 1932, Oneda was the daughter of John and Erma (Clark) Myers. She graduated from Pisgah High School with the class of 50
Upon graduation, Oneda began working for United Telephone Company (now Century Link). She was a service dispatcher and did clerical work and would retire from the company in 1994.
She enjoyed doing needlepoint, until her eyesight made it difficult. She also loved traveling, visiting with friends and family.
Oneda was a lifetime member of the RLDS Church in South Bend, Indiana.
She is survived by her children, John (Gloria) Estes of Havana, FL and Margaret Zenner of Crawfordville, FL; grandchildren, Chris (Lexie) Smith and Kelly (Mike) Little; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; and her sister, Maxine Burow.
Oneda was preceded in death by her parents; 3 children Lowell, Emery and Angie; and 4 siblings, Tom Ben, Betty, and Walter
A celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 28 West 44th Street, Suite 609, New York, NY 10036.
kathy Szczepkowski says
I worked with Oneda at Sprint Plymouth from 1986 till she retired. What a wonderful personality and smile and always so friendly. I’m sure is having a gret time in heaven with so many she made aquaintance with here. My condolnses to all the family.
Kathy
Jeanie Martin says
Oneda,
You will be so missed! I know you are happy to be with your daughter. Give her a hug from me! I miss her humor! Keep an eye on us poor souls left behind! Fly with the Angel’s lady and save a place as the table!! Love you!
Carol Finkbiner says
Oneda and I always had so much fun. After I retired we went so many places together. She was a great friend. Both Ken and I are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Windie Brant says
Oneda, so full of spunk and life…I don’t know what to say other than when I’m your age, I hope I’m as spunky as you!!!!! 100%!
Sheila Messer says
Oneda was one of a kind, she was funny and always smiling. Oneda spread your wings and fly high with all the other angels. You will be missed by us old Sprint folkies. My thoughts and prayers go out the family.
Dorothy White says
My Condolence To The Family I Met Her Through Her Daughter Margaret she Was A very Sweet Lady RIP.