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Alma Estes Obituary
Alma Louise Estes NORFOLK - Alma Louise Estes, 81, passed away Oct. 11, 2008. She was the widow of Herman L. Estes Sr. and is survived by a daughter, Belinda Collins of Fort Myers, Fla.; three sons, Herman L. Estes Jr. of Smyrna, Del., Douglas L. Estes of Norfolk and Edward L. Estes of Chesapeake; a sister, Rachel Harrison; and seven grandchildren. The family would like to express a special thanks to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and Heartland Hospice. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chesapeake Memorial Gardens. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Tidewater Drive Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation. Condolences may be offered to the family at www.hollomon-brown.com.
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Deborah Farrar
October 27, 2008
My sincere condolences to Belinda and all of the Estes family. Mrs. Estes was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She will be missed.
David & Teressa Jenkins
October 14, 2008
Very sorry for your loss. Praise God for his mercy and grace. We love you and and have you all in our prayers.
Donna Steele Daniel
October 13, 2008
My thoughts and prayers are with all of the Estes family. I wish I would have visited more. I'll always cherish my childhood memories, growing up right across the street.
Teresa Daniels
October 13, 2008
Mrs. Estes will be missed. My prayers go out to every memeber of the family.
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