Estelle Hobbs Rummage

Estelle Hobbs Rummage, 89, of Davidson County, passed away peacefully alongside her beloved husband, Charles Junior Rummage, on Monday morning, January 27, 2025, at Hinkle Hospice House. They were surrounded by the love and comfort of their family in their final moments.

A visitation to honor Estelle and Charles will be held on Friday, January 31, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at Reeds Baptist Church. A joint funeral service will follow at 1:00 PM, officiated by Pastor Steve Ackerman. Interment will take place immediately afterward in the church cemetery.

Born on June 20, 1935, in Davidson County, Estelle was the daughter of the late Julius Grey Hobbs and Veigh Nola Leonard Hobbs. She was a collar maker for the Manhattan Shirt Company for a number of years and also a devoted homemaker. Estelle was an active and cherished member of Reeds Baptist Church whenever her health allowed.

During her youth, Estelle was an accomplished basketball player and carried her love of the sport throughout her life, becoming an avid Duke basketball fan. She was also celebrated for her cooking, delighting her family with favorite dishes that became treasured traditions. Estelle had a love and appreciation for flowers, tending her gardens and orchids with meticulous care. Above all, she adored her family, dedicating herself to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Holding babies brought her immense joy, and she always cherished being the first to cradle them on any occasion.

In addition to her parents, Estelle was preceded in death by her husband, Charles, the love of her life; her brother, Daniel; and her sisters, Marie and Audrey. Her memory will live on in the hearts of her children, Len Rummage of Virginia, and Cathy Martin (Randy) of Linwood; brother, Grey Hobbs Jr. (Glenda); her granddaughters, Hannah Grubb (Gray) and Lindsay Kimbrell (Bradley); and her five great-granddaughters, Harper, Emma, Macy, Lily, and Charlotte.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Hinkle Hospice House for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hinkle Hospice House, 200 Hospice Way, Lexington, NC 27292, in Estelle and Charles’ honor.