Dorothy R. Estridge

Dorothy Estridge, age 91 of Charlotte passed away on October 5, 2012 at Presbyterian Hospital after a sudden illness. A gathering of friends and family will be from 6:00-8:00PM Tuesday evening at Steele Creek Presbyterian Church with a celebration of her life to be at 11:00AM on Wednesday in the church with Reverend Jeff Pinkston officiating. Interment will follow in Sharon Memorial Park. She was a resident at Sharon Towers along with her devoted husband, Allen W. Estridge. Dorothy was born on July 5, 1921 to the late Boyce Lee and Freda Lefler Ranson of Charlotte, where she grew up with her seven siblings to later graduate from Central High School, class of 1939. After lovingly keeping up with her three children and getting them all into school, she followed in her father’s footsteps to become a bookkeeper. Dorothy was raised in the ARP and Presbyterian churches and was currently a member of Steele Creek Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of Steele Creek Chapter #339 Order of the Eastern Star, having served in various offices over the years.

Dorothy passed away surrounded by her loving family at Presbyterian Hospital. In addition to Allen, she is survived by son and daughter-in-law David and Betty Hunter, of Lake Wylie, SC, daughter and son-in-law Susan and John Croxton of Charlotte, NC, daughters-in-love Vicki Hummel, Salisbury, NC and Jenny Stevens (Jerry), of Norwood, NC. Her grandchildren are Sue Greco, Athens, Ga., Trevor Hunter (Donna) of Iron Station, NC, Kevin Hunter (Melissa) of Salisbury, NC, Joseph Hunter, III of Charlotte, NC, Jessica Durbin (Justin) of Salisbury, NC, Aaron Hummel of Salisbury, NC,. She was further blessed with 12 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren. Dorothy is also survived by sisters, Frances Canup (W. R.) of Matthews, NC, Margaret Crocker of Charlotte, NC, sister-in-law Beth Ranson of Spartanburg, SC and a brother-in-law Jack C. Austin of Charlotte, NC. Being one of eight children, there are many dearly loved nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her son, Joseph Hunter, Jr., sisters, Ruth Siddons (Jesse) and Mae Austin, brothers, Boyce Lee Ranson, Jr. and James Barry Ranson (Rachel). The family is extremely grateful to the care Dorothy received from her doctors, Dr. John Lacouture and Dr. John Pasquini. The staff and resident a Sharon Towers welcomed Mother with open arms and hearts and we will remember this always. Donations in Dorothy’s memory can be made to Steele Creek Presbyterian Church, 7907 Steele Creek Rd., Charlotte, NC, 282l7 or Sharon Towers Residents Assistance Fund, 5100 Sharon Rd., Charlotte, NC or to a Charity of your choice. Offer condolences through www.forestlawnwest.com