Estella S. Hoagland, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully in Palm Harbor, Florida, leaving a legacy of love, compassion, and dedication to helping others. She was born in the bustling heart of New York City, a city that would shape her into the remarkable woman she became. On 2/9/1933, she came into this world, and on 12/24/2023, she departed, leaving a void in the lives of those who had the privilege of knowing her.

Estella was a woman of immense warmth and kindness. She dedicated her life to her family and community, leaving an indelible mark on all she encountered. As a mother, she raised four children with unwavering love and support, imparting in them the values of empathy, hard work, and resilience that she held dear.

Estella’s role as a grandmother and great-grandmother was one she cherished dearly. With 14 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren, she reveled in the joy of each new generation, nurturing bonds that transcended time and distance. Her home was always open, her heart forever welcoming to all who entered.

Estella was a nurturing presence in her family’s life and a dedicated professional. She earned her master’s degree in social work, a testament to her lifelong commitment to helping those in need. Throughout her career, she touched the lives of countless individuals, providing guidance, support, and hope to those facing challenges. Her clients and colleagues admired her compassion, empathy, and unwavering dedication to improving the world.

Beyond her professional achievements, Estella was a woman of many talents and interests. She enjoyed playing tennis with her husband, Richard, and their many friends. She loved trips to Lake Powell and to Florida to visit her sister. She loved living in Florida, spending time at the beach and home by the pool with her son and daughter-in-law, grandkids, great-grandkids, many friends, and her dog Shaggy. She enjoyed gatherings that brought her family together with delicious meals filled with love and laughter. She also loved gatherings at home with friends, food, a bit of wine, her famous strawberry margarita, Frank Sinatra, and always a bunch of laughter. Estella’s love for music and her beautiful voice filled her home with melodies that all will cherish and remember.

Estella’s passing leaves a profound void in the hearts of her family, friends, and all who knew her. Her legacy of love, kindness, and service to others will live on in the lives she touched. As we remember her, let us celebrate her beautiful life and the countless ways she made the world a better place.

Estella is survived by her loving family, many friends, and friends/caregivers who will carry her memory forward with deep affection and gratitude for the love and wisdom she shared. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her name to a charitable organization dedicated to the causes she held dear. NOW, ACLU, Boys Town, Doctors Without Borders, American Cancer Society, And More.

A celebration of life gathering to honor Estella’s life will be held at Honeymoon Island State Park, North Beach, Florida, on June 16th, 2024. Friends and family are invited to gather, share stories, and pay their respects to this remarkable woman who will forever remain in our hearts.