Annette "Tootsie" Ball Eslava

JOSEPHINE, AL   Annette “Tootsie” Ball Eslava, age 66, passed away Saturday, June 25, 2011 in Foley, AL.  She was a native of Laurel, MS and a resident of Josephine, AL.   Annette was a member of Josephine Baptist Church where she was also Director of Children's Ministries.  She was one of the first female conductors for L&N/CSX Railroad.  Annette worked as an interior designer for many years following her employment with the railroad.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne M. Eslava and a son, Jeffery Glen Beech.   Annette is survived by three daughter, Tonya Beech of Lucedale, MS,  Kelly Beech of Jacksonville, FL,  Ashley Reid of Gig Harbor, WA;  four stepchildren, Wayne M. Eslava, Jr., Garrick E. Eslava,  Amber Mathers, Christa Eiland all of Mobile, AL and eleven grandchildren.   A memorial service will be held Sunday, July 3 , 2011 at 12:00 noon following the regular church service.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Josephine Baptist Church.   ARRANGEMENTS BY WOLFE-BAYVIEW FUNERAL HOMES & CREMATORY, INC. 25102 STATE STREET ELBERTA, AL  36530