Obituary of Estelle Marie Sullivan ~ 2010

Transcribed by Joan S Dunn

Source: New Bern Sun Journal Jul 28 2010

ORIENTAL - Estelle Marie Sullivan, 85, passed away Saturday, July 24, at 
home in Oriental surrounded by family.  
Estelle dedicated her life to family, community and church. 
She was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, a descendant of prominent Lutheran 
pastors, A.L. Benze and Otto Benze. The Benze family founded and led 
numerous churches in Pennsylvania and Northeast Ohio. Estelle was an 
active parishioner at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, frequently 
visited shut-ins, and devoted over 30 years of volunteer service to Meals 
on Wheels. She loved music and playing violin became a lifelong passion.  
Born on March 22, 1925, in Erie, Pa., Estelle married Dr. James Sullivan 
in Washington, D.C., and raised her family in Toledo, Ohio. Estelle and 
James retired to Hilton Head and settled in Oriental in 1999.  
She is survived by her beloved husband, James Sullivan, and eleven of 
their 12 children. They have been blessed with 32 grandchildren and 23 
great-grandchildren.  
A memorial service will be held at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church 
at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, July 27.  
Arrangements are by Bryant Funeral Home.





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