Estelle Elizabeth Cripps, age 86, was reunited with her parents Rudolph and Lessie Ainsworth, sister and brother Dolpha Lee and J.C., and grandbabies Vicki and Jonathan Carr on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Rapides Regional Medical Center, with the love of her life by her side.

She was born January 6, 1940 in Jena, LA. She was a faithful member of First Pentecostal Church of Esler.
Estelle always had a lap for her babies. She had a wonderful knack for working with her flowers and enjoyed her daily phone calls with her sister. She always loved a good “half-a-cup” of coffee, which she was willing to share with any of her grandbabies that wanted a sip of Grammy’s coffee. She enjoyed her lunch dates with her loving husband, Bud. She was an expert seamstress, who sewed for her children, sacrificing much of her time and energy, from the time they were toddlers. According to her devoted husband, Estelle made “Bud-wiser,” by teaching him accounting for his job when they were newlyweds. Bud made her the queen of their home.

Estelle is survived by her husband of 68 years, Alcey “Bud” Cripps, her sister Gwen Cloud of Ruston, her 5 daughters Darlene Carr (Aaron) of West Monroe, Brenda Stephens (Dwain) of Marksville, Carolyn Hearold (Duane) of Ball, Charlene Wiley (Greg) of Pineville, Marilyn Adams of Pineville, 12 grandchildren Alisha Stutson, Jason Carr, April Saucier, Gennifer Wiley, Curt (Patrick) Reagan, Angela Nall, Tori Poole, Kim Echeverria, Lee Wiley, Chris Stephens, Kira Stephens, Jaylin Lasyone, 42 great-grandchildren, and 9 great-great-grandchildren.

As a wife, Mama, Mawmaw and Grammy, she was loved dearly and leaves a great legacy.

Services will be held at Church of Pentecost in Ball, LA on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 1 pm. Visitation will be Monday, February 2, 2026 from 5-8 pm and Tuesday 11-1 pm at Church of Pentecost under the direction of Hixson Brothers Funeral Home in Pineville. Officiating will be Rev. Jason Paul and Rev. Lonnie Weidner. Burial will follow in Malone Cemetery, Ball, LA.

Pallbearers are Jason Carr, Curt (Patrick) Reagan, Lee Wiley, Kameron Killian, Donovan Zumbrun, Jayden Padgett, Gage McCain and Jaxon Carr.

Honorary pallbearers are Ryan McCain, Kobe Killian, Colton Padgett, Caden Folse, Hunter Nall, Colton Nall, and Connor Nall.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to First Pentecostal Church of Esler Building Fund.