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.