Estel Friend Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Estel Friend of Mountain Grove, Missouri, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on June 24, 2025 at the age of 81. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Chelmer Friend and Thelma Friend (Worsham); and his wife Beverly Crisp. He is survived by: his children, Estel, Beverly, Dairy Farming, Kevin Friend (Heather) of Fayette, Kimberly "Kim" Dale (Martin) of Houston, Kyra Huff (Gary) of Houston and Kaleb Friend (Audrey) of Graff, Missouri; his grandchildren, Trent Friend, Andrea Adkins (Jeremy), Seth Dale (Haley), Leah Daniels (Jon), Ryan Huff (Mandy), Grace Hamilton, Grant Friend and Beverly Friend; and his brother Montie Friend (Arlene). He is also survived by twelve great grandchildren with one on the way and two great great grandchildren.
In honor of Estel you may send flowers or make a memorial contribution to The Gideons in c/o Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home.
