Estell Baker Van Dorn, 88, of Hardin, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2026, at her residence.
Estell was born June 24, 1937, in Beaumont, to parents Eulan Bryan and Nellie Cessna Baker, She served alongside her husband, Rev. James Van Dorn, in several Liberty County churches as well as a time in Somerville, Texas. Estell held membership at the Central Baptist Church in Daisetta. She enjoyed as well as excelled at cooking and sewing. Providing meals to families in their time of need was a special passion of hers.
Mrs. Van Dorn was preceded in death by her parents, husband of 58 years: James Van Dorn, Sr., son: Bill Van Dorn, and brother: E.B. Baker, Jr. She is survived by her sons: Jim Van Dorn (Nedra) and Dan Van Dorn, daughter: Melody Van Dorn, grandchildren: Erik Van Dorn (Reba), Jill Romig (Mike), Clint Deckert (Carmen), and Felicia Deckert, brothers: Howard Baker (Jo) and Garland Baker (Beth), numerous other family members and friends.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., with funeral services at 2 p.m., Monday, April 27, 2026, at the Central Baptist Church of Daisetta, with burial following at Hardin Chapel Cemetery in Hardin.
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