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Estelle Maye


Sunrise: March 22, 1931

Sunset: July 11, 2019

On the night of July 11, 2019, the Lord called Estelle Rouse Maye to rest. Mrs. Estelle was born in Green County, North Carolina. The daughter of Walter Rouse and Allie Jane Barnes Rouse. The middle child of six children. She attended elementary school in North Carolina. She moved to Norfolk, VA after marrying the now late Jesse Maye. Estelle sold cosmetics for a few years and worked in assisted living for four years and then later became a housekeeper for many
years for the Holiday Inn. Estelle was a saved woman who loved the Lord with all her heart and soul. She was very outspoken and straight forward.

She was predeceased by her siblings Emmitt Lee Rouse, Letha Bele McFarland, Willie Williams Rouse, Roosevelt Rouse and Mary L. Rouse Ward. Out of seven children, two are deceased, Nadine Barnett (Melvin) and Linwood Maye. She
leaves to cherish her memories five children, Lillian Carson Warren (Gary) Rose Mary Bradley (James), Forug Rashied
“James Earl” (Wife), Jessie Maye, Jr. and Gary W. Maye; 16 grandchilren and many great and great great grandchildren
and a host of nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews, relatives and friends.

Estelle’s church home was Holy Temple, Good Shepard. She loved her leaders, Apostles L. Harris and Serena Harris. She
will be missed and forever in our hearts.

Viewing Friday, July 19, 2019 Metropolitan Funeral Service 7246 Granby Street Norfolk, VA 23505 Service WATCH SERVICE LIVE ONLINE Saturday, July 20, 2019 2:00pm Metropolitan Funeral Service Granby Chapel Interment Rosewood Memorial Park 631 N Witchduck Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462

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    Linda Greene says

    As we meditate on the mysteries of life and death,and what the vast eternity may hold, like a bright and shining light comes the knowledge of the promises of God. The darkness disappears…we are content, for with God, all things are right.
    Love you Yvonne your sister

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    Sarah E. Bland says

    Praying for comfort for the family of Miss Shere Reese, granddaughter of Ms. Estelle Mayo.
    Your family is forever in our prayers and on our hearts.
    HRP-Zeta Chapter KAPPA EPSILON PSI MILITARYSORIRTY INC.

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    Judy Billups Monroe says

    To the Maye family,
    I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time.

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    Jimmy L Joyner SR says

    Please accept my sincere condolences for the loss of your mother. I am praying that God will fill your hearts with His peace to comfort during your moments of grief.
    Your Cousin Jimmy

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    Lezeria " Bunny " Liverpool Marsh says

    Condolences to family and friends on the loss of your loved one. Keeping all uplifted in my prayers during this difficult time. Lean on one another for strength and encouragement for Our Father will comfort you.

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