A. Charlene Estira
Obituary
Anna Charlene (Sharp) Estira was born November 18, 1930 in Shawnee, OK to Charles E. Sharp and Anna Clarice (Benton) Sharp and passed from this life September 26, 2017 in Tahlequah, OK at the age of 86.
A graduate of the first class of Will Rogers High School in Tulsa, Charlene held many jobs when she was young; among them she was a clerk for a local drugstore, a bookkeeper for a car lot which evolved into her becoming an accountant for the Otasco stores. She would work for them for the next twenty years until her retirement. However, her favorite job was being mother to her only child who was the light of her life. She served as a den mother for his Boy Scout troop and supported him throughout his life. Charlene loved to sing and dance. She was a member of Sheridan Road Baptist Church.
Charlene was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Simeon A. Estira; her son, Ted S. Estira; and her sisters, Faye Stephenson, Muriel Morgan, Opal Hunter and Thelma Grafman. She is survived by her grandchildren, Theresa Estira and husband Steve, Tonja and Ted Estira and his wife Tiffany; 6 great grandchildren; and 4 great, great grandchildren.
Charlene will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday and her funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, all at Ninde Brookside Chapel. She will be laid to rest noon Tuesday at Floral Haven Memorial Gardens.
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Theresa Estira
The most loving and strong woman I have ever known, my Nanny overcame so many obstacles through her life only to stand tall and be strong she was such a beautiful lady. She married at 16 was only blessed with one child through all the tears, illness and death she still kept going. She was a very special and beautiful soul, I am thankful for the time we spent together, I am going to miss you so much. Love You Nanny.
Theresa Estira
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Tonja Estira Hutton
I just remember my Nanny as being so tall, and strong. My sibling's, and I (Theresa, Tonja, Ted). Spent special times with her. Helping her hang the laundry in the back yard. Watching her mow the lawn as she had the best time with us in her shorts during the hot summer days. I loved spending the night with her. She always made me feel so loved when she got us ready to go to sleep. She shared her wonderful power, and lotion's too. She made Christmas so much fun for us when we got to see her, and my Poppy and little skipper the Chihuahua who loved to bite if you got to close. I know that she is truly happy now. Being with other's that have move onto the rest of their journey in heaven. I will always remember her beautiful smile, and laugh. I love you with my whole heart. Love Tonja
Tonja Estira Hutton