Estelle Marie

Woods Councilman

Estelle Marie Woods Councilman, 82 years old, passed away Tuesday, November 12, 2024, in San Angelo, Tx.

The family will have visitation Friday, November 15th, 6-8pm, at McCoy's Funeral Home, in Sweetwater, Tx. The funeral will be on Saturday, November 16th, at 1:00pm, at McCoy's Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside burial will follow at Sweetwater Cemetery.

Estelle was born December 20, 1941, in Brownwood, Tx to Carl "Dick" Woods and Thelma Clayton.

She is survived by her children, that she loved dearly: Lisa "Punkin" Taylor of Sweetwater, Tx; Shelle "Shay" Bullard of Lubbock, Tx; Kelle Councilman of Allen, Tx; Randy Councilman and wife Kelli of Mertzon, Tx; Lynette Palafox and husband Dominic of San Angelo, Tx; and Ryan Councilman and wife Gina of San Angelo, Tx. Also by her 14 grandchildren: Cameron Taylor, Colton Taylor and wife Emily, Callie Taylor Cole and husband Joda, Lexie Bullard Reno and husband Kyle, Coie Bullard and fiancé Nina Garza, Mattie Councilman and Taylor, Tylor Councilman and wife Renee, Garrett Councilman, Kaden Councilman, Jack Palafox, Ellie Councilman and Gavin, Bruno Palafox, Jasper Councilman, and Lucy Councilman.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers Dickie Woods and Floyd Woods. Also, by the father of her children, Norman Councilman.

Her family was her life. She was at every activity that her children were involved in. And she attended as many of her grandchildren's activities as possible. Estelle received an Associate's Degree in Automotive Mechanics from TSTC, due to her interest in cars and racing. She loved driving stock cars at the racetrack and had won many trophies. Her kids were there for every race. They so enjoyed watching their sweet Mom be aggressive and blow away the competition. After 20 years of working at USG, she retired in 2004. She was a crusher operator and loader operator. She was well known for her proficiency, earning praise as a crackerjack at loading a bulk load of rock!

Estelle was a strong, compassionate, hard-working, kind, loving woman. Loved by everyone. She may have given birth to 6 children, but she was "Mom" to 200-300 kids. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Cameron Taylor, Colton Taylor, Tylor Councilman, Garrett Councilman, Kaden Councilman, and Jack Palafox. Honorary pallbearers: Coie Bullard, Bruno Palafox, Jasper Councilman, Kyle Reno, and Joda Cole.