Nancy Patricia Estes

Nancy Patricia (King) Estes, 87, passed away peacefully on Wed, Jan 14, 2026, in Danville, CA. Nancy was born on Oct. 16, 1938, to Katharine Patricia (Kerr) King and Charles Chandler King in Los Angeles, where she grew up and raised her family.

Nancy attended Saint Mary’s Academy, and went on to Mount Saint Mary’s University. She became a lab technician at Baldwin Hills Hospital, where she met the love of her life, Benton Reginald Estes. Ben and Nancy were married on Feb. 7, 1966 and together for 28 years before his passing.

Nancy was a lifelong caretaker and celebrator of friends, family and those she loved and lost. She spent her entire life working to support others in the best way possible, always with a smile, a laugh, a meal, and a party. Above all else, Nancy gave. She dedicated her entire life to helping others. One who embraced you with an open heart, open arms, and a genuineness that is hard to find.

Nancy is survived by her daughters, Cindy Estes (Jones), Amanda (Estes) Boschken and Elizabeth Estes (Post); son, Patrick Estes; 11 grandchildren, Benton Jones, Eliza Jones, Nate Jones, Tilda Jones, Abigail Post, Jake Post, Nicholas Post, Emma Boschken, Ryan Boshcken, Cate Boschken, and Sophia Boshken. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Chandler King and Katharine Patricia (Kerr) King; and brother Edward Newton King. Per Nancy’s wishes, she would love for you to take some time to celebrate and join in acts of kindness to one another. All she wanted was the world to be a better place for all, so in her memory we ask that you be a part of that legacy with her.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in her name to https://americaneedsyou.org. Nancy’s funeral will be held at 12:30pm on Feb. 21st at St. Martin of Tours Parish Church, 11967 Sunset Blvd, L.A.