Tributes pour in for beloved Westville matriarch
Fondly known as "Mrs T", Priscilla Estelle Tostee touched countless lives with her kindness, joyful personality and love for people.
THE Tostee family, supported by friends, gathered at Homeground Church Westville to celebrate the life of their beloved mother, Priscilla Estelle Tostee (85), who died last Wednesday.
Fondly known as “Mrs T”, she was well known among Westville residents for her warmth, bubbly personality and deep love for people.
Her son, Charl Tostee, said his parents were among the first families to move into the area where the family home is located, nearly 60 years ago.
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“Almost everyone knew and loved my mother, and she loved people just as much,” he said. “She worked as a sales representative for 37 years and had an incredible memory, she remembered everyone and even knew people’s children by name.”
Charl described his mother as a shining light who devoted herself to raising him and his two brothers Jean-Marc and Pierre.
“She was all about celebrations, and we will definitely miss her,” he said.
Her other son, Jean-Marc Tostee, wrote:
Thank you everyone for your love and thoughts with the passing of Mom /Mrs T.
We had a very special memorial and we could feel the love from all the hundreds and hundreds of heartfelt messages my brothers and I received from you.
Thank you taking the time to honour our mom with your loving words.
Love from the Toasts
Messages of condolence and remembrance also poured in on social media.
Karine Solomons – “What a beautiful, colourful, warm person. I remember her singing at extended family gatherings. So sorry for your loss — my heart goes out to you and your family. May she rest in peace.”
Terri Tomson – “Darling Estelle, your presence is already missed and so many of us are feeling empty without you. You were an angel in my life and I will miss our special bonding times over the phone. Thank you for touching my heart so many times. Much love, beautiful Estelle.”
Brad Shotland – “Well spoken, brothers. A lovely service — Mrs T would have been very proud.”
Luellen Smith – “What a beautiful service for your mum. I managed to watch online while working. Sending love and hugs to you all.”
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