Eleanor Joyce Estep Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Eleanor Joyce Miller Estep, 91, of Stephens City departed for her Heavenly Home Sunday, September 3, 2017 surrounded by her family singing hymns and loving her. She was born August 15, 1926 in Clarke County to the late Arthur Burwell Lee and Emily Reynolds Lee. After graduation from Berryville High School, she began working at McCoy’s Department Store in Harrisonburg, VA. Later she began secretarial work at National Fruit corporate offices in the Old Winchester Hotel. Eleanor married Harrison Levi Miller of Winchester, VA October 9, 1944 after he was wounded in action and sent home. They became deeply rooted in their Christian Faith and began prayer meetings in their home. This humble beginning was the start of the Winchester Church of God. They soon entered the ministry as her husband became ordained. Harrison served as pastor of Manassas COG, Timberville COG, and Bassett COG. He also organized and started the Harrisonburg Church of God until his death in 1965. Eleanor remarried Carl W. Estep in 1970. Together they operated New Market Feed & Hardware / True Value until his passing in 2010. Eleanor later Leased the hardware store and moved to Winchester to live with her son. All who knew her, loved her. She is survived by her son Glenn E Miller and his wife Natalie W. Miller of Stephens City, VA; grandchildren John Scott Newland and his wife Sheila of Galax, VA, Stacey S. Rowe and her husband, Anthony; and four great-grandchildren, Natalie, Nichole, Landric, and Luke Rowe. She was preceded in death by her son, John Ivan Miller; siblings; Maybelle Ridgeway, Esther L Miller, Hunter, Roy, Edward and Albert Lee A Going Home Celebration Service will be held Sunday, September 17, 2017 at 3:00pm. at Victory Church 2870 Middle Rd., Winchester, VA where she was a member. The service will be officiated by Pastor Dave Cunsolo, Bishop Harry Miller Jr, Bishop Paul Campbell. Special Music will be directed by Pastor Len Burdick with singing and instrumentals by several members of the family. Friends will be received after the service in the reception area of the church where a meal will be served. Committal will be 12:00 p.m. Monday September 18, 2017 at Mt Hebron Cemetery in Winchester. Arrangements are by Phelps Funeral & Cremation Service, Winchester

Eleanor Joyce Estep

August 15, 1926 - September 3, 2017