Donna Lee Estes

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FRANKLIN - Donna Lee Estes, 84, passed away Monday, Jan. 13, 2020.

Born in Akron, Iowa, she was the daughter of the late John Henry Sholts and Elizabeth DeRoussee Sholts. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Edward Estes; two brothers, John and Joe Sholts; and three sisters, Barbara Finch, Addie Mae Hustick and Lydia Yanke. 

She worked at Burlington and CR Industries and attended Riverside Fellowship Church. Donna will be remembered for her love for everyone, especially her grandchildren. 

She is survived by three children, Milton Estes (Joan) of Franklin, Sharon Morehead (Claude) of Westminster, South Carolina and Steve Estes (Leoda) of Franklin; sister, Mary McGaughey of Union Lake, Michigan; six grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral service was held Friday, Jan. 17 in the chapel of Macon Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Rodriguez officiated. Burial was in the Salem Cemetery.

The family received friends one hour prior to the service at Macon Funeral Home.

Pallbearers were Levi Estes, Spencer Houston, Jake Michael, Colin Field, Wyatt Yates and Eric Peters.

Macon Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Condolences can be made at maconfuneralhome.com.