Obituary
Estelle Mason Hall, age 90, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2022 in Ocala, FL following a brief illness. She was born on November 2, 1932 in Gastonia, NC to parents Arthur (Ott) and Eunice W Mason. Estelle leaves behind her loving daughters Sheri Solley (Dave) of Columbia, SC, Jill Hall of Ocala, FL, Susie Morris (Kirby) of Quincy, FL and Judi Hall (Don) of Portland, OR. She is also survived by three grandchildren that she adored, Mason Morris (Tallahassee, FL), Alex Bruce (Megan) of Atlanta, GA and Spenser (Langley) Dickeson of Pensacola, FL and two great grandsons, Jax and Wyatt Dickeson of Pensacola, FL. She also leaves behind her special and loving family in Gastonia, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, James M. (Jimmy) Hall, who passed away on January 26, 2021, at the age of 92.
Estelle grew up in a large loving family in Gastonia, NC. She moved to Camden, SC, in the early 50’s where she met Jimmy and raised their family of four girls. They bought a house in Edgewood among wonderful family like neighbors. Estelle was known to roller skate around the neighborhood, sunbathe while the kids were in school and even joined a biking club with Jimmy. She especially loved team bowling at the Rowlarena in Camden.
Estelle always treasured her role of mother and homemaker. The absolute joy of her life was raising her daughters and then enjoying their company as adults. During her daughter’s middle/high school years, she and Jimmy were loyal team fans and rarely missed one of the girls basketball games. They both always said these were some of their best memories. The home was always open to the girl’s friends and teammates and she cooked many amazing meals for them.
After retiring, Jimmy and Estelle made the decision to move to Lakeland, Florida in 1996 to spend more time with their children and grandchildren. They spent the next 25 years enjoying their home, their children/grandchildren, special neighbors, and the Florida weather. Estelle remained close with her girls up until her passing, which came only five weeks after celebrating her 90th birthday. Her death leaves them brokenhearted, but so very grateful for all the years with her as the beautiful and loving center of her adoring family.
A private memorial service will be held. The family is grateful for the thoughts and prayers and expresses thank you to everyone that showed her love, friendship, or care during her lifetime.
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