Estelle Christmas

Estelle Christmas, daughter of the late John and Ida Coleman, was born on August 1, 1927 in Baltimore, Maryland. She attended Dunbar High School and from there became a dental hygienist working in this capacity for many years. She retired as a Receptionist from The United Methodist Conference Center. Affectionately known as Feen, she married the love of her life, Cornwell Christmas (deceased), and they were united for over 50 years. Their home was THE place to visit. It was always meticulous during the holidays; the Christmas' transformed their home into a virtual winter wonderland. Not only was each icicle hung individually and each ornament placed just right, the aroma of the holidays permeated the air. Feen was known as the "Hostess with the Mostess" and loved to cook. If you visited, you had to eat at least one plate of food. She had a genuine love for people and everyone she came in contact with loved her. Feen was baptized at the Mt. Sinai Baptist Church where she was a member for over 30 years. People loved to hear her sing and her signature song at Sinai was "I Found the Answer". In the 80's, she joined Wayland Baptist Church where she sang on the Gospel Chorus, Sanctuary Choir and the Mass Choir. Her signature song at Wayland was "I Love to Praise Him". Whenever she sang that song you knew she was singing her testimony. Feen also loved her East Baltimore neighborhood. She was always willing to lend an ear, give positive advice and glad to feed anyone who may have needed a meal. She was very active in the Safe Haven Network after school program at Zion Baptist Church. On October 12th, Feen heard the voice of Jesus say "Come Unto Me and Rest." She probably would have told us, "I'm going home on the morning train 'cuz the evening train may be too late." There are so many that will miss her but those who will miss her most are her brother, Alvin D. Coleman, Madrid, Spain; sister, Beverly Larkins (Robert), Baltimore, MD; nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Preceding her in death are her two sisters, Mattie Coleman, Willa Mae Brown and one brother, Henry Coleman. Although Feen didn't have children of her own, Aaron and Allyson were truly her surrogate children. She also had many others in her neighborhood who called her mom and so many more who called her Aunt Feen.

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Estelle Christmas

August 1, 1927 - October 12, 2016