Lola I. Estes

Lola Idaine Estes, 84, passed on August 28, 2025. She was born February 23, 1941 to Raymond Reis Wilson and Margaret Elaine (Kegley) Wilson in Des Moines, Iowa where she resided for her entire life.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will follow on Thursday, September 4 at 1:00 p.m. also at the funeral home. Burial will be held at Avon Cemetery in Des Moines.

Lola was a proud graduate of East High School, Class of 1959. She met her husband-to-be at the YMCA Camp in a square-dancing class and they were married April of 1968. They became the proud parents of two children, Raymond D. Estes and Kimberley Jo Estes. She was raised from childhood in Simpson United Methodist Church and was a member for over 40 years. She later became a member of Scotch Ridge Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Red Hat Society and the South Side Senior Center. Lola always had a smile to give and was a loving Mom and Mamo. She was a lifelong fan of TV game shows, bull riding and country music.

She is survived by her children, Raymond (Ashley) Estes and Kimberley Estes-Griffith (Tyson); three grandchildren, Jacob, Ada and James; two step-grandchildren, Bryan and Marcus; two great-grandchildren, Noah and Shiloh; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

Memorial Contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Lola and condolences expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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