Laura Lynn Estes

Laura Lynn Estes obituary, Grundy, VA

Laura Lynn Estes

Laura Estes Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Grundy Funeral Home of Southwest Virginia Inc on Oct. 1, 2025.

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LAURA LYNN ESTES, 49, of Deel, VA, passed away Friday, September 5, 2025, at her home following an extended illness. Born in Grundy, VA, she was the daughter of Wanda Gail (Stiltner) Ratliff of Deel, VA, and the late Carmel Gene Ratliff. She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and was a wonderful homemaker. She loved sewing, arts & crafts, painting and shopping.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Dusty Allen Clevinger.
Those left to cherish her memory include her mother, Wanda Gail (Stiltner) Ratliff of Deel, VA; Daughter: Elizabeth (Brandon) Slone of Tunnel Hill, GA; Granddaughters: Carly Slone and Kaleigh Stacy; Grandson: Jensen Clevinger; Brothers: Estil Gene (Tammy) Ratliff and James Carmel Ratliff (Frances Jewel).
Also, survived by several nieces and nephews.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy, VA is honored to serve the family of LAURA LYNN ESTES.
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