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ESTES, Mary MARY "TUT" ESTES Mary "Tut" Estes, 92, formerly of Vinings, died January 3. Born Mary Josephine Evans on November 29, 1920, Tut grew up in Hapeville as the sixth of seven children in a remarkably close-knit family. A natural beauty, she was twice crowned "Miss Hapeville", in 1937 and 1938. She worked for ten years as a secretary at Delta Air Lines, where she met her husband Jack Estes, a pilot. Tut and Jack enjoyed traveling, tennis, and running well into their 70s, and Tut also loved to take long, early morning walks in their Cochise neighborhood. A woman of kindness, beauty, laughter, faith, and strength, she will be missed by the many who loved her. Surviving relatives include her devoted husband of 60 years, Jack, her daughter Leigh and husband Jeff Schlichting, and their two daughters, Nicole and Emma. A memorial service will be held Saturday, January 12, at 2:00 PM, at Presbyterian Village (Lakeview Chapel), 2000 East-West Connector, Austell. Further details: http://www.davisstruempf.com
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Warren & Ladan Schlichting
January 30, 2013
Jack, we haven't seen you for awhile and just wanted to pass along our sympathies. Our memory of Tut is from before her sickness while she was vigorous and strong and full of laughter. We love your daughter and your grandchildren and will keep all of you in our prayers. Hopefully we will have the chance to see you again sometime.
January 9, 2013
Jody and Chuck White
January 8, 2013
Jack, You and Tut were our favorites! Tut was such a lovely person. Love to you and Leigh.
Margaret Phillips
January 8, 2013
Dear Jack,
I'm Jeff's sister Margaret from Miami. Memories of Leigh's and Jeff's wedding and the hospitality we enjoyed at your home bring to mind pictures of Tut sparkling in her role as a gracious Southern hostess. As you miss her, my prayer is that vivid pictures of your rich life together will flood your heart.
Margaret Phillips and Family
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January 7, 2013
Jack - Sorry to hear about Mary. Hope you are doing well. You & your family are in our prayers.
Jim & Lyn Bomar
Joe Becknell
January 7, 2013
Jack, So sorry to hear about Tut. Always enjoyed seeing and playing tennis with you and Tut at the Terminus Racket Club back in the '80s.
She was a special lady!
Thinking of you and your family.
Joe Becknell
January 7, 2013
Jack;
It has been many years since I flew with you on the L-100 and have many fond memories of our flights from ATL to West coast. I still remember the donuts and the hammock you put up in the back when we were “dead” heading.
I can only imagine your loss. Jim Wells
Joe Ivey
January 6, 2013
Hi Jack,
Sorry to hear about Mary. I never met her but I enjoyed flying with you. It has been many years since we were together. May God comfort you.
Joe Ivey
Leta altom
January 6, 2013
To Leigh and family,
Our love and sympathy to all of you at this time.
Our prayers and blessings go out to you and Jack.
We so enjoyed knowing Tut.
Leta and Prince
Gerry Dreiling
January 6, 2013
Jack, We are sorry for your loss. Kathy and I will keep you in our prayers.
Gerry and Kathy Dreiling
Rollin Jackson
January 6, 2013
To Jack and all immediate family:
As secretary for DGW, I send condolences from all our members, especially from those of us that knew Jack or flew with him. Even thought this beloved lady has taken her "final flight West, remember her love and dedication to you as well as all the things you've done together over many years. Like all wives, mothers and grandmothers, her many varied deeds will never be forgotten and her love for each of you will be in your memories forever. May God's blessings of continued love and comfort be with each of you.
Captain Rollin A. Jackson, Jr. (Ret.)
Delta Golden Wings, Inc. - Secretary
Ed Hibbard
January 6, 2013
Captain Jack, Please accept my condolences for your loss.
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