Darlene “Dolly” Estes, 74, of Olin, N.C., passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Gordon Hospice House in Statesville, N.C. She was born July 26, 1950, in Greenville County, N.C., the daughter of the late Willie Inscoe Sr. and Elsie Smith Inscoe.

Dolly worked in the furniture industry for most of her working career. She was a member of Sandy Ridge Methodist Church in Statesville. She loved attending church and hearing the songs of the church. She enjoyed listening to music, yard selling, going to thrift stores, and her favorite place to travel was Gatlinburg, Tenn. She loved the holidays, especially Halloween which was her favorite.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Lee Estes Sr.; her sons, Fred Lee Estes Jr. and Richard “Bug” Estes; her sister, Shirley Orrell; her brothers, Billy Boy Inscoe, William Inscoe, and Danny Inscoe; and her nephew, Joe Bullock.

Those left to cherish and honor her memories include her daughters, Shirley Moore (Mike) of Mocksville, and Squirt Marlowe (Joe) of Iredell County; her son, Pee Wee Estes (Michelle) of Statesville; her partner of 20 years, Ted O’Neill; her brother, Mike Inscoe (Styx) of Harmony; her niece, Carrie Bullock; her grandson and caretaker, Richard “Ricky” Estes; and a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

The family will have a Celebration of Life at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to www.adamsfunerals.com.

Adams Funeral Home and Cremation Services are honored to be serving the family of Darlene “Dolly” Estes.