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Estelle Traub Obituary
Born in Charleston, she was a daughter of the late Louis M. Shimel and the late Lillian Fechter Shimel. She grew up in Charleston and attended the College of Charleston. After her marriage, she made her home in Bishopville where she raised three wonderful sons and was an active part of the community throughout her life. Mrs. Traub was a member of Temple Sinai in Sumter. She was a loving, devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, and was cherished by all of her friends.
Survivors include three sons, Kenneth Traub and Richard "Rick" Traub, both of Atlanta, GA, and Douglas Traub of Bishopville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a sister, Renée Frisch of Charleston.
She was preceded in death by a son, Lowell Shimel Traub; and two sisters.
A graveside service will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Sumter Jewish Cemetery with Rabbi Robert Seigel, D.D., officiating.
The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside.
Memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 2800 Colonial Drive, Columbia, SC 29203.
Hancock-Elmore-Hill Funeral Home of Bishopville is in charge of the arrangements.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for Estelle Traub
Hank Martin
February 28, 2025
She was an amazing lady. Their home always had a welcome mat for us on Dennis Avenue growing up.
What fond memories we have.
Hank
Hank Martin
February 28, 2021
Ken, Rick and Doug....Had a chance to say something on your Mom's Heavenly anniversary. She was like a 2nd Mom to us on Dennis Ave. Wanted an awesome lady and Mom. We all loved her accent...especially when she said "Mulk"...Thinking about you guys. Lots of awesome memories growing up with the Traubs.
March 9, 2012
Doug , Rick & family
I was sorry to read of the loss of your mother and grandmother. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.
Joanne Brownstein Epley
March 8, 2012
Douglas,
So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you and your family.
Janice Kelley Kahaly
March 8, 2012
We send our love & condolensces to ALL! She was such a CLASSY & Beloved LADY and will be missed by sooo many! Nick & Susan Baskin
Jennie Krasnoff Caine
March 8, 2012
Kenneth, Ricky, and Douglas please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mom. She was a wonderful lady and very supportive of me when I lost my parents and sister.
Brenda Geddings
March 8, 2012
Douglas, please know how sorry I am for the loss of your mother. I remember so well the times she would come to Cargill with your dad. She was always a pleasure to be around. I always enjoyed seeing you, your dad & your mom. Rest in peace Miss Estell!
Just know you will be in my thoughts & prayers.
Melba Tallon
March 8, 2012
Douglas, I'm so sorry about your Mother, she was a true Lady and beautiful inside and out. I will never forget her. Love, Melba Tallon.
March 7, 2012
Kenneth, Ricky, and Douglas, your mother was a truly beautiful and gracious lady. I remember telling her that I loved her perfume and she gave me a bottle of my own. Your parents meant so much to all of the Kilgores. We love you all and Estelle will be missed, but knowing her was wonderful.
Love from all of us,
Peggy Kilgore Lafaye
March 7, 2012
Kenneth, Ricky and Douglas..Our hearts and prayers go out to you guys. What a great lady who raised 3 fine sons. I'll always remember the constant welcome in the Traub home growing up on Dennis Ave.
Love from all of us,
Hank Martin and family
jerry laney
March 7, 2012
Kenneth,Ricky and Douglas.Your Mom was a great lady and I still have fond memories of our Mom's playing bridge during the week and I got to come home and eat the sandwiches.Estelle was always sweet to me and we all will miss her.will be in Bishopville in May for Tiz's wedding and hope to see you.Jerry Laney in San Francisco.
March 7, 2012
Douglas, I am so very sorry to hear about your mother! She was such a beautiful lady, inside and out! I have so many memories of all the times our parents went out together. Your Dad use to pick flowers out of the yard and wrap them in foil to make a small bouquet and bring them to me when I was very young.I am sure Irvin, J and Alethea are waiting at heavens gates and the four of them will be together again. My thoughts and prayers are with you because I know its so hard to say good bye.
Love,
Nancy Laney Lindsey
March 7, 2012
Kenneth, Rick and Douglas,
I was so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I have wonderful summer memories of Sullivan's Island. Your parents were wonderful and so much fun. I know ya'll will have wonderful stories to remember of them.
Love,
Tammy Solomon Conner
March 7, 2012
Douglas, thinking of you and your family. I always enjoyed seeing your dear mother at the "beauty shop". What a lovely lady.
Love Jo Anne Blitch
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