(Sarah) Estelle Johnson Petties, 75 of Midland, PA

Sarah Estelle Johnson Petties, 75 of Midland, PA passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday Morning, May 4, 2026 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, PA.

Estelle was born on May 27, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA. She was the cherished daughter of the late Louis N. and Louise Fairrior Johnson. In addition to her Parents, she is preceded in death by her Husband Albert W. Petties, Jr., a Sister, Lois Johnson Daniels and a Brother, John H. Johnson.

She was a graduate of Langley High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Geneva College. Estelle taught elementary grade school at the Midland Elementary School District and the Lincoln Park Cyber School for more than 50 years. She had a SPECIAL GIFT and LOVE for Children. Although she had no biological children of her own, she was a Mother and Nurturer to tens of thousands of children during her lifetime.

Estelle accepted Jesus Christ as Her Lord and Savior at an early age and was a Member of The Mt. Olive Baptist Church Family, Midland, PA where she served faithfully as Deaconess, Trustee, Missionary, Sunday School Teacher, Pastor's Aid, Active Member of the Ohio Valley Missionary Union and always gave a helping hand wherever there was a need. She was a True Warrior for Jesus Christ.

She leaves the following to Cherish Her Precious Memories and to carry on Her Great Legacy: Her Brother, Louis (Gwen) Johnson Sr., Easton, PA, Nephews, Codell M. Johnson, Pittsburgh, PA, William D. Daniels, Raleigh, NC, Louis Johnson Jr., Easton, PA, Niece, Dayna Johnson, Pittsburgh, PA, Several Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews, Numerous God-Children, Brother and Sister-in-Laws, Ginger (Marion) Styles, Akron, OH and Cindy Carter, Tampa, FL, Aunts & Uncles, Gloria J. Perkins, Midland, PA and Melvin (Ernestine) Petties and Rose Petties all of Warner-Roberts, GA and Arnold Petties, Brooklyn, NY along with The Mt. Olive Baptist Church Family and a host of other relatives and very close and dear friends.

Special Thanks to her Friend and Caretaker, Dillon Murphy.

Viewing will be held on Friday, May 15, 2026 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Greater Faith Family Worship Center, 2033 Midland-Industry Rd, Industry, PA 15052.

Homegoing Celebration Services will be held on Saturday May16, 2026 at 11 a.m. at the Greater Faith Family Worship Center, 2033 Midland-Industry Rd., Industry 15052 with her Pastor Rev. Glenn M. Collins, Sr. as the Eulogist.

Services entrusted to Dawson Funeral Home, 215 W. 5th St., East Liverpool, OH 43920. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made on her behalf to the Mt. Olive Baptist Church at 440 Ohio Ave. Midland, PA 15059, to The Kidney Foundation or to the Carnegie Free Library In Midland, PA.