Wanda Lee Estes, age 76 of Sweet Home passed away Saturday. She was born in Birchtree, Missouri to Thomas George and Ruth Violet (Mahaney) Malloy.

She grew up in Missouri. She spent most of her adult life in California and Oregon. She moved to Sweet Home from the Albany/Lebanon area in 2002.

She belonged to American Vet in Independence, Oregon.

Wanda was married in Missouri in 1952 when she was 18 years old. She and her husband raised six children. The marriage later ended in divorce.

She married Claude Estes in California in 1962, and they had one son together. Claude later passed away leaving Wanda widowed.

Wanda slowly moved closer to family in Oregon. She was an excellent cook, enjoyed baking and crocheting. She put the needs of others before herself, always making others feel loved. She was always very independent. She surrounded herself with flowers, beautiful things and loved her family unconditionally.

Wanda is survived by children Danny Collins, Gregory Collins, Randy Collins, Pam Hicks, Melinda Cuellar, David Estes, Kim Trailer, and Kelly Nidever; sisters Kathleen McGuire and Hezel Hilker; brothers Bob, Paul, Jim, and Bill Malloy; and 48 grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her second husband, Claude Estes; first husband, Daniel Collins; son, Rick Collins; sister, Lucille Henson; and brothers Clyde, Claude, and Tom Malloy.

A viewing will be from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at Sweet Home Funeral Chapel. Graveside service will be at noon, Thursday, May 8, 2008 at Twin Oaks Memorial Gardens in Corvallis, Oregon. Sweet Home Funeral Chapel is handling services.