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Obituary For Ernestine McLean Street
Ernestine Street, daughter of Hilbert McLean Sr., and Bertha McLean, was born April 30, 1940, in Raleigh, North Carolina. She departed this world on Friday, February 13, 2026, at her home in Rural Hall, North Carolina.
Ernestine began her education at Holly Spring Elementary School and then at Fuquay Consolildated High School, Class of 1959. After graduation, she worked for three years before entering Barber-Scotia College, where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in General Science/Math and Family & Consumer Science. She furthered her studies at North Carolina A&T University, and Wake Forest University in Continuing Adult education and Family & Consumer Science.
Ernestine was an educator for 37 years with the majority of her tenure within the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County school system. She was active within her community, being a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Barber-Scotia College alumni, Fuquay-Varina Consolidated High School alumni, and National Alliance of Black School Educators (Retired). After retirement, Ernestine started a small sewing and embroidery business with her friend, the late Mrs. Anne Jackson. This allowed her to continue passion projects with sewing and adding an embroidered special touch to each item. Her gifts allowed so many of her family and friends to look and feel special.
Ernestine was the beloved wife of the late Raymond C. Street. Ernestine leaves two loving daughters, Darian Street-Hoover (Michael) and Stephanie Street; three grandchildren, Stacia Armontie, Garry Michael and Sirr Jordan Carl Hoover; one great - grandson, Kawuan Cox Jr., two brothers, Malone McLean (Gloria) and Wilbert McLean (Ernestine); two sister, Alease McLean and Clarese Howard; sisters-in-law, Rebecca McLean and Nannie Mae McLean; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins. She will be missed by close friends, Vanessa Gist, Mary Berry, and Barbara Gray, and all her friends whom she shared laughs, tears and love with throughout the years. Lastly, she will be missed by all the students she has taught over the years. She enjoyed seeing all former students who became successful and continued to love to sew and to cook.
Public Viewing: 2:00 - 6:00 pm Wednesday, March 4, 2026, at Trice Funeral Home Chapel, 127 N. West Street in Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Funeral in Winston - Salem will be held 12:00 pm Thursday, March 5, 2026, at United Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church, 450 Metropolitan Drive in Winston - Salem, NC 27101.
Funeral in Holly Springs will be held 11:00 am Friday, March 6, 2026, at Douglas Chapel A. M. E Zion Church, 201 Douglas Street in Holly Springs, NC 27540
Burial: Sandhill State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake, NC.
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Masheia Venning sent Sweet Moments for Ernestine McLean Street - March 05, 2026
Praying for the family doing the loss of their love one may God bless each of you
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My prayers and condolences to the McLean family
Condolence to your family. God is a caring God. Ernestine will be missed but memories of her will never be forgotten. I will keep your family in Prayer. Alease, Malon, Wilbert and Clarice just hold on and love one another , there will be a Brighter day.
I am so deeply sad for the loss of your mother, grandmother and my dear friend. She was truly a dear person and friend and will be missed greatly. I am praying for the family to be given strength and comfort during this difficult time. Love you family, Barbara Gray and family (Jasmine and Jameka).
Wil and Family, You have our deepest sympathy. Praying for strength and comfort through this time.
Sending condolences and prayers to Darian, Stephanie and the Street family.
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Everything is going to be alright because she is in Jesus care. God got it all in his hands
The Class of 1966 extends our sincere condolences to our classmate Malon and the entire family in the passing of your dear sister. May God strengthen the McLean and Street family during this time of loss. "Class of 1966"
You have my deepest sympathy at this time. God heals all pain.
BRice
Condolences From the Gerald Family
Our Beloved McLean Street Family,
Our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers are with you. May God comfort, strengthen, and give you His peace, which passeth all understanding. May your hope in Christ bring you comfort through John 11:25-26, when Jesus said, "I am the resurrection, and the life......whosoever liveth and believeth in me, shall never die."
First Baptist Church of Fuquay-Varina extends our heartfelt and deepest sympathy to the family of Ernestine McLean Street. We share your loss and pray that God will comfort and embrace you with peace during this difficult time. May the Peace and Grace of God be with you. Reverend Dr. Reginald U. Lowery and the First Baptist Church Family
The family of Elijah Williams and Margie Spence Williams sends its deepest condolences to Alese McLean and the McLean and the Street families. May God be with you as you face the difficult days ahead. Catherine W. Jeffries, Dorothy W. McKinnie, Joan W. Goodson, Shirley W. McClain, Magdalene W. Battle, Jane W. Bullock, Jimmy Williams, and Stanley L. Williams
Wishing you peace and comfort in these difficult days.
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Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family
Sending my sincerest condolences to the family and friends. You are and will be in my thoughts and prayers. God please wrap your arms around the family and bring them peace and comfort Amen.
To the McLean and Street family with its many branches, I was deeply saddened to hear of your loss. May God continue to give you strength and comfort as you mourn.
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family 🙏
Sending my heartfelt condolences to the family 🙏
My deepest condolences to the McLean and Street families May God strengthen you during this difficult time.
Sending heartfelt condolences to the family. May God continue to bless each of you and know others are thinking of you.
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Our condolences to the Street and McLean families in the passing of Ernestine.
My sincere condolences to the Street Family
Sending my deepest condolences.
Sending condolences to the Street and McLean. May God comfort you and grant you peace at this difficult time.
We the Reade family sending our condolences and prayers out to the McLean and Street families. We Prayer that you will find in knowing that Ernestin is resting in the arms of Jesus. She has found peace and she has a new body all of her troubles of this world is over.We lived her but God loved her the best. May God give you love and comfort at this time and the days to come remember her with the love and joy she brought to the family. R.I.P my sister. The Reade Families.
Sending Condolences to the Street and McLean Family.
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