Elwanda Estes,66, better known as Tootie, passed away on July 16, 2018 with her loving  family by her side. Tootie was born August 30, 1951 in Durant Oklahoma. She grew up in and around Buckeye, Arizona and was a member of the graduating class of Buckeye Union High School in 1969. In Buckeye, she met Gary and began their 48 years of marriage.

Tootie's life experiences included traveling the southwest camping; raising and caring for her children and grandchildren in Arizona, California, and New Mexico. She loved the outdoors and enjoyed the many adventures she and her husband took with family and friends in places like Lake Powell, and the warm beaches of Kona Hawaii.

She loved spending time with friends and family and was known for her welcoming spirit and great generosity. She will be greatly missed. She was survived by her children Cory, Kris(Shannon), Kamie(Matt), and grandchildren CJ, Conner, Zachary, Sean, Kendrick, Kru and Daxton.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation.  230 East Ohio Street, Suite 500, Chicago, IL 60611. Memories and condolences can be shared with family directly or online at www.norvelowensmortuary.com

A celebration of life will be held on August 25, 2018 1pm-4pm at the Marinette Auditorium, 9860 W. Union Hills Dr., Sun City, AZ 85373