Estelle Alford Hillhouse, age 88, of Live Oak, FL. passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014 at Shands of Live Oak following an extended illness. Estelle was born July 20, 1925 to the late Lonnie and Rena Alford. She had numerous brothers and sisters all of whom preceded her in death. She married and raised a family with the late Leroy "Roy" Hillhouse until his death in 1980. In addition to her husband, she lived through the death and burial of three children, an infant son, and sons Wayne and Raymond Hillhouse as well as a grandson, Cecil "Buck" Hillhouse. She was a good and faithful wife and mother and was loved by everyone who knew her. In her later years when her movements were limited, she loved to sit and listen to gospel music and preaching. Ms. Estelle was a member of White Springs Congregational Holiness Church. She loved and enjoyed every minute she got to spend with her family and was loved beyond measure by each one of them in return.

Survivors include two sons, Gary Hilllhouse of Lake City, FL. and Cecil Hillhouse and his wife Jeanice of White Springs, FL.; one daughter, Louise Norris and her husband Jimmy of Live Oak, FL.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, July 5, in the chapel of Harry T. Reid Funeral Home with Rev. Randy Ogburn officiating. Interment followed at Swift Creek Cemetery near Jasper.

Memorial contributions may be made to Haven Hospice, 6037 West U.S. Hwy 90, Lake City, FL. 32055.