Ovanda Joy Estep, known as Van and Aunt Van, born July 4, 1936, passed away Sunday, January 5, 2020 at the age of 83. Van was a faithful and loving wife to her husband, Bert, who preceded her in death in 1994. She always referred to him as ‘My Honey’. She and Bert were high school sweethearts and were married for 41 years. Van is also preceded in death by three children who passed at birth.
Van was a very special person who undoubtedly enjoyed life. She loved cooking, canning, and serving others.
Van worked as the City Secretary for the City of Killeen for approximately 19 years. Later, she worked at the Family Dollar Store and the school district as a substitute doing clerical work.
In her later years, Van was very involved in her church, Skyline Baptist of Killeen, TX. She loved people and had a servant’s heart that should challenge us all. It was here that her servant’s heart ministered to so many. With her love for cooking, she found ways to use this gift as her ministry in the church.
While it is hard to let her go, she’s in a much better place. All her pain and worry is now gone and she is at peace and whole with her Lord and Savior.
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