Estelle Virginia Milligan (née Smith) passed away on April 28, 2025 after 102 years of an extraordinary life. Preceded in death by her ever-loving Joe (Hugh Joseph Milligan), her husband of 54 years. She was the daughter of Joseph F and Emma Smith of Lakewood (both deceased), and loving sister of Rosemary Smith (deceased), John “Bud” Smith (Patricia) (both deceased), and Joseph F. Jr (Sally). Loving sister-in-law of Agnes Benjamin (Lloyd), Elizabeth Milligan, and David Milligan (Helen) (all deceased).
Beloved mother of Margaret Ann Danielson, (Cliff-both deceased), Hugh Jr. (Carole-deceased), Rosemary Wrobel (Mike), Liz Lenahan (Dan), Michael (Brenda), and Trish Detwiler (Larry). Adored grandmother of 22, great grandmother of 36, and great, great grandmother of 10. Loving aunt, cousin, and friend to all she knew.
Memorial mass will be held at Our Lady of Angels Catholic Church, 3644 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to A Special Wish Foundation, 23 Public Square, Brecksville, Ohio, 44141.
I have many memories of your mom at family functions. She was a very classy lady, and will be missed.
Diane & Steve Spahr
I have many cherished memories of Estelle. She was a classy lady ! Always a smile on her face and enjoying herself at the moment.
Loved being with her at all the Barbershop shows . Feel blessed to have met her .
Estelle was a very special and gracious lady. A cousin (far removed) on my Irish side. We would meet at Genes for lunch! I feel blessed to have known her.