The family of Estelle McKissick, the First Lady of The Bethel Church in Jacksonville, announced her death on Wednesday in a social media post.

Estelle McKissick, a 50-year Duval County educator and "Mother McKissick" at the historic church led by her husband and then son, died Wednesday.

Estelle Williams McKissick, a 50-year veteran educator for Duval County Public Schools and influential figure at The Bethel Church, passed away at 96. She was married to Bishop Rudolph W.

Jacksonville has lost a noted educator and community leader. The family of Lady Estelle McKissick of The Bethel Church in Jacksonville announced her death on Wednesday in a social media post.