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Lois Estes Obituary
LEESVILLE, SC — Lois Irene Estes, 87, died September 22, 2017. She was born September 2, 1930 in Lima, Ohio to Oliver and Ida (Stover) Welty, both deceased. On August 22, 1957 she married William (Bill) E. Estes, who preceded her in death on June 8, 1978. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by five children, Tim (Marsha) Estes, Sheila (Joe) Custer, Ben (Chris) Estes, all of Lima, Tanya Brandenburg of Pelion, SC, Shelley Estes of Ottawa, OH; sister, Marjorie (Midge) Moser of Bluffton, OH; eight grandchildren (including Amber Estes and Logan Brandenburg, both of Pelion, SC, with whom she had an especially close relationship); eight great- grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Kenneth (Verda Mae) Welty; sister, Alice (Gene) Carey; son-in- law, Lin Brandenburg; brother-in-law, Kenneth Moser; in- laws, Howard and Betty (Estes) Moore, Yates (Betty) Estes, Jerry and Linda (Estes), Stanley Winston and Dorothy (Estes) Huffer; grandson, Ryan Knoch; niece, Becky Carey and nephews, Eric Stanley and David Welty.
There will be no service at this time, but a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make a memorial contribution to a charity of your choice.
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Memories and Condolences
for Lois Estes
October 7, 2017
I spent a lot of time in Lois's home visiting my friend Ben. She always treated my like her own son, including feeding me when I was hungry. She was a good woman who always put her family first. The time spent playing euchre with her family has always held a special place with me. Rest in Peace. Gary McPheron
October 5, 2017
Love and prayers to the Estes family. Lois was like a second Mom to several of us that grew up with her daughter Tanya. She was a warm, gentle, sweet and fun lady.
So sorry for your loss,
Robin Daley
September 30, 2017
Prayers for the family. Rest in Peace and Lois.
Love, John and Flori Welty
September 29, 2017
Rest in peace Aunt Lois and enjoy reuniting with Mom and Uncle Kenny and all the rest in the glorious Kingdom of Heaven.
Tammy Lomen
September 29, 2017
We will miss. . Save a place for us.
September 29, 2017
Rest in peace Lois.. you were a caring , loving, giving lady.. you will be missed.. our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this grieving time.. we love all of you.. DeDe and Jim Otto
Annette Carey
September 29, 2017
Rest in Peace, Aunt Lois. I can still see the smile behind your voice when you spoke! Love to all the Estes family.
The Staff of Caughman-Harman Funeral Home
September 24, 2017
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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