PHONE: (972) 562-2601 Elstella Ima Ehicheoya October 17, 1970 - August 14, 2016 Elstella Ima Ehicheoya of Allen Texas was called home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2016 at the age of 45. She was born on October 17, 1970 in Nigeria to Joel and Helen (Agbontaen) Eguavoen. Elstella was happily married to Raphael Ehicheoya on July 8, 2006 in Brooklyn, New York. She relocated to Bloomington Illinois to raise a family with her husband until November 2014 when the family relocated to Texas. Elstella and her husband have raised two lovely children, Eronmosele and Eboselume. Elstella was a registered nurse licensed to practice in the State of Texas. She graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the Mennonite College of Nursing at the University of Illinois in 2013. She was a devoted Christian, volunteered in Heart Walk fundraising, an entrepreneur and above all a homemaker who gave unconditionally, worked tirelessly and selflessly and with grace to care for her family. Elstella was unique and beautiful inside and out. Her price is far above rubies. She was a woman of faith, with a heart big enough to accommodate many, a loving mother, a precious friend and a wife that kept her home through wisdom and grace of Christ. Elstella touched many lives in many ways, filling everywhere she went with the brightness of her countenance. Her gifted hands have entertained friends and endeared acquaintances. A woman of virtue indeed, who rises while it is yet night, and gives meat to her household. Elstella loved God and she loved God s people. Elstella is survived by her father Joel Eguavoen of Nigeria, mother Hellen (Aghontaen) Eguavoen of Allen Texas, two step mothers, her husband Raphael Ehicheoya, her children Eronmosele & Eboselume Ehicheoya, 35 siblings, many nephews, nieces, uncles, aunties and cousins. She is preceded in death by three siblings Ruth, Courage and Osakpolor. Viewing will be held from 2pm-4pm on Friday September 9, 2016 at Turrentine Jackson Marrow Funeral Home, 2525 North Central Expressway, Allen, TX 75013. Phone: (972) 562-2601.
Service of Songs will be held from 6pm to 8pm on Friday September 9, 2016 at Heaven s Glorious Embassy (RCCG), 3800 E. Parker Rd., Plano, TX 75074. Phone: (972) 509-5300. Funeral will be held at 10:00 am on Saturday September 10, 2016 at Turrentine Jackson Morrow Funeral Home, 2525 North Central Expressway, Allen TX 75013. Phone (972) 562-2601. Reception will take place from 12:00 noon to 2 PM at the family's residence at 1606 Whirlaway Ct., Allen TX 75002. Memorials Elstella you were beautiful inside and out. A Peaceful and loving creature of God. I love you mama. Your kind ways has influenced my life. Till we meet again. BUKKY ADIO, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 We had an angel in our midst and just never knew. You came briefly into our midst, acclimatized quickly, blessed tremendously and impacted our lives because your time here was short. You have completed your assignment and we need to continue your legacy! I am comforted in knowing that you have sewn good seeds and God will not leave your family comfortless. Rest in Peace! MENA ENAOHWO, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 Rip my old classmate and i know that you are resting in the bossom of God and i will forever appreciates you and sleep in peace and God who never gave you more than you can chew will continue to take care of the family you left behind, amen. JOY IZEVBIGIE, SEPTEMBER 9, 2016 Raphael, my deepest sympathies to you and your family. AARON LEGNER, SEPTEMBER 8, 2016 Elstella, you will truly be missed. I too, was privileged to have met you & serve you & your family during the renting then the building & purchasing processes of your home. It is hard to comprehend you are no longer on this earth, but I rejoice knowing we shared the love of our heavenly Father, & you are with Him now. Raphael, the children & your parents (all other friends & family members)
can take comfort along with me, that we will all see you again one day. Rejoicing will never cease. Sadness & sorrow will not be a part of our lives any longer. I will miss you my friend & I will pray for your family. God will take care of all of us. Till we meet again in Heaven, rest in the arms of Jesus. Your Friend, Betty Wimpy BETTY WIMPY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2016 Raphael, Eronmosele, Eboselume and the entire Ehicheoya family, we are praying for you. Elstella touched us in so many ways in just the short period of time we knew her. Memories of her loving spirit will be forever etched in hearts. May God please continue to keep, protect and care for you all. KATHY SIMS, SEPTEMBER 6, 2016 Aunty Elstella, I love you so much! A woman with a heart of DIAMOND! She gave selflessly and endlessly. You received me into your home without even knowing me from Adam's, you showered me with endless love and care. I will surely miss you my forever BEAUTIFUL and DIAMOND AUNTY ELSTELLA. RIP! Oh Death Why? Love Always, -Happy Aisha Abba-Edema HAPPY A. ABBA-EDEMA, SEPTEMBER 3, 2016 Elstella I can't believe you are gone and that I will never hear your sweet voice again. You were there for my Daddy during his final days and I will never forget the love and compassion you showed for him and my family. I am thankful that I had the honor and privilege of knowing you dear sister. Rest in peace in God's loving arms dear friend. I pray for your family that they find strength in God's embrace. PATTI INGRAM, SEPTEMBER 1, 2016 My heart and soul are saddened by your loss. I had met you, Elstella when you were searching for the perfect home for your daughters, your husband, your mother and for yourself. You envisioned your daughters walking the dual staircase of the Downton Abbey home. You called me from Mansfield and asked me to 'guess where you were' and we laughed at how far you had traveled to view this home. Your laughter, your heartfelt caring and friendliness came across so easily, so genuine. Your warming nature, your laugh, the all of
you will be missed and I miss you already. I am so thankful I spoke with you just a few months ago and you told me about your new home. We shared some laughter and caught up. I knew you for a few months, but I felt like a lifetime friend. I don't understand the why. You were so precious and the Lord had blessed us with you for such a short time. I will remember your laugh, your voice and my heart hurts that you are gone. Many blessings to your family, your daughters, your husband. You will be missed Alana ALANA LEWIS, AUGUST 30, 2016 I met Elstella & Raphael when they first got to TX. I was waiting at the home they rented. Later I helped them purchase the lovely home they shared. We were instant friends! We found we had a best friend in common: Jesus! Now she gets to be with him always. I miss you my friend, but one day we will share stories again & you can show me the home that outshines them all! Now you are truly home. BETTY WIMPY, AUGUST 30, 2016 Elstella, you were an inspiration and a blessing to all the lives you touched. It's difficult not to have you with us anymore, but I know--without a doubt--that you are in Heaven looking down upon us all and smiling... May you rest in peace until the day we all come home to be together once again. JAMI PATTERSON, AUGUST 29, 2016 Raphael, our deepest condolences! Love and prayers for your family! SHIRLEY YANG, AUGUST 28, 2016 Your demise was a shock, words alone cannot explain the loss. May your soul rest in perfect peace. VEN, AUGUST 28, 2016 Wishing you peace and comfort during this time of sorrow. Elstella's loving presence is missed daily by us at Blue. Her caring concern for others and generous spirit impacted us all. "Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves receive from God."
JOANIE SCOTT, AUGUST 26, 2016 I'm so incredibly sorry for the loss of Elstella. May God give you the comfort and strength to endure this difficult time. 2 Cor 1:3,4 NICOLE STEWART, AUGUST 26, 2016 Our sweet angel Elstella, we here at Amity Hospice loved you and will miss your beautiful smiling face. Rest in Peace, Many blessing to your wonderful family JONI SMITH, AUGUST 26, 2016 I'm lost for words.. I only had a chance to know you just a short while but in that time I knew you had a heart made of gold.. Family don't weep as if there's no hope know that God is to wise to make a mistake.. Weeping may endure for a night but Joy comes in the morning.. God has removed a beautiful flower from his garden.. Stay encouraged.. LASHUNDA JOHNSON, AUGUST 26, 2016 I was shocked and saddened to learn of Elstella's death. She was my student at Mennonite College of Nursing at Illinois State University. She was kind and generous, and I enjoyed having her in class and in my clinical group. You are all in my prayers. WENDY WOITH, AUGUST 25, 2016 I knew Elstella as a very warm, generous, talented and caring person. It breaks my heart that her life was cut short so young. Love and peace to you, Raphael and to your precious children, Sele and Selume. NANCY ISAACSON, AUGUST 25, 2016 Rest In Perfect Peace in the bosom of the Lord till the day of ressurection, Elstella. Gone too young and too soon, but God surely knows better. JULIUS IGBINEDION, AUGUST 25, 2016 Please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. My life is so much brighter and beautiful from having known Elstella. Please know that I will be thinking of you and your family for days to come and thank you for sharing her with us. SUZANNE CARBONE RN, AUGUST 24, 2016
I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God's comfort and peace surround you and your family. JUDY REITER, AUGUST 23, 2016 Raphael, my heart goes out to you and your family. May God comfort you all and give you peace. PAM SHEPARD, AUGUST 23, 2016 Raphael, I am so shocked and sorry to hear this news. I will keep you and your family in your prayers. Hugs, my friend. Sharon Knop SHARON THORNTON KNOP, AUGUST 23, 2016 Raphael - So sorry to hear about your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Hope God gives you and your family all the strength to get through this difficult phase. SACHIN SHANBHAG, AUGUST 23, 2016 Raphael, Sooo very sorry for you and your families loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. MIKE HEIDRICK, AUGUST 23, 2016 Raphael, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your children during this difficult time. Peace be with you and your family. Kerry Counts KERRY COUNTS, AUGUST 23, 2016 Raphael, so sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. She sounds like she was an amazing woman, spouse, mother, friend, child of God. Words cannot heal the pain you feel but know that God is with you and will help you and your family to deal with this tremendous loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. MARV ROTH, AUGUST 23, 2016 Raphael, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful wife. My wish is that you and your family find peace and solace in her memory. Blessing to all of you. CAROLYN PARKER, AUGUST 23, 2016 Raphael my heart goes out to you and your family during this challenging time.
Please know that you and your family will be in my prayer. If there is anything that I can do just let me know. Sending love, Lisa LISA ROBINSON, AUGUST 23, 2016 May God who knows all things and permit this to happen also keep the family and give them the grace to go through this period of pain and distress in Jesus Name Amen EMMANUEL EGUAE, AUGUST 22, 2016 I was saddened to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. DANNY HINDES, AUGUST 22, 2016 Elstella's light shown bright on those she cared for and worked alongside. She will be missed. May God bless and carry her husband, children and all the family and friends she left behind. MICHELE WALTERS, RN, AUGUST 22, 2016 Family Owned Since 1945 Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow is the premier provider of funeral services in North Texas, with seven convenient locations and three beautiful memorial parks. We are a locally owned family business that has served North Texas for over 70 years. Families who visit us receive the highest quality of professionalism and service, with compassion and care that are unsurpassed. Copyright 2015 (972) 562-2601