Ida Robinson Estes

Rock Hill - Mrs. Ida Robinson Estes, passed away Saturday evening, March 2, 2013, at home with family by her.

She was a daughter of the late Gilliam Perry and Lula McManus Robinson.

Mama Ida, as she was known by her children, grandchildren and those who were close to her, grew up in Richburg, SC and attended Winthrop College until she married her husband, Grady Morrison Estes, Jr., of 66 years. In 1985 after 38 years of service, she retired from Springs Customer Service Center. She was of the Presbyterian faith and attended Ebenezer ARP Church in Rock Hill.

In addition to her parents Mrs. Estes was preceded in death by her daughter, Robin Grey Estes; a sister, Carolyn Robinson Ferris; and her husband, Grady Morrison Estes, Jr.

She is survived by her children, Gilliam Morrison "Morry" Estes (Marie) of Columbia, Howard "Eric" Estes (Alice) of Myrtle Beach, Ida "Lee" Estes Steele of N. Myrtle Beach and Stephen Christopher "Chris" Estes, Sr. (Sheila) with whom she lived and served as her caregivers. Mrs. Estes is also survived by a sister, Gilda Holland of Wagner, SC.

Among other survivors are her grandchildren, Garry Estes (Julie) of Columbia, Julie Estes Grissom (Brian) of Rock Hill, Mills Estes of Columbia, Stephen Estes, Jr. (Julie) of Rock Hill and who also served has her caregiver, Lize Estes of Columbia, Devin Steele and Derrick Steele of Clover. She is also survived by three great-grandchildren, Ian Grissom, Katie Estes and Ingrym Grissom.

A memorial service for Mrs. Estes will be held in the chapel of Whitesell Funeral Home on Riverview Road, Rock Hill, SC on Friday at 11:00 a.m. The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.

Burial will be private and at a later date at Grandview Hollis Lake.

In Lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to Operation Beachhead Ministry, 1109 Woodward Drive, Rock Hill, SC 29732 or to Interim Hospice, 154 Amendment Ave., Suite 105, Rock Hill, SC 29732.

Whitesell Funeral Home is serving the family.