Estella Mae Smith Jackson, 62 of Erie, PA, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 in Charlotte, NC. She was born on May 5, 1957 in Erie, PA to the late Steve M. Sr. and Betty J. Reid Smith.

Estella was a member of Second Baptist Church.  She worked at Polymer Molding Inc. as a team leader. Besides working, she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, playing cards, dancing and listening to music.

In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by two sisters, Linda D. Smith and Ola M. Smith; and one brother, Sherwood Smith.

She leaves to cherish her memory her  companion, John Wells Sr.; her children, Kareshia Cargile and  John Wells Jr.; one step son, Jason Wells; six sisters , Wanda Lowery (Tyrone), Georgeann Carter (Charles ), Miranda Brooks (Anthony), Cornelia Beard (Ferris ), Gloria Potter , and  Joycelyn McCray (Corey ); five brothers, Steve Smith Jr., Shawn Smith Sr., Troy Smith Sr. (T.T. Meyers), Ira Smith Sr., and Shannon Smith Sr.; six grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and a host of aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Friends may visit with the family at Second Baptist Church, 757 East 26 ^th Street, on Saturday, July 13, 2019, from 10 am to 12 pm, where a home going celebration will immediately follow with Rev. Lamont Higginbottom Sr., eulogizing and Rev. Darrold A. Hobson, officiating. Interment will be private. Professional services are entrusted to Pitts Funeral Home, 2926 Pine Avenue, Erie, PA 16504.