Leslie Sawitski Estep

Leslie Sawitski Estep, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023, in Greer, South Carolina. Born on May 18, 1972, in Greenville, South Carolina, Leslie was a beacon of love, laughter, and spirit, whose presence brought joy to all who knew her.

Leslie was the cherished wife of William Estep, whom she supported with unwavering enthusiasm as his number-one fan at every race. She was the proud mother of John, Johnny Outz, Brittany, Kayla, Cody Outz, Donna Joe, Austin, and Tyler Estep, and a bonus daughter, Kelly Estep Maybin. Leslie was also a doting Ne-Ne to 25 grandchildren, each of whom held a special place in her heart. She was the loving daughter of Ray and her stepmother Darlene, and the late Betty Jean Vaughn Bradford, sisters; Patty Woody and Donna Rogers. Leslie also shared a special bond with her niece, Kimberly "Kimbo" Brock, and her nephew, James Brock, among many other nieces and nephews. Her sister, Suzette, and brother-in-law, Robert Chapman, were not just family, but also her best friends.

Leslie spent her life as a dedicated homemaker, creating a warm and welcoming environment for her family and friends. Her home was a place of laughter, love, and countless memories. She was a woman of many passions, which included her favorite dog, Hawk, who was like a baby to her. Leslie had a deep love for sunflowers and the beach, finding beauty and peace in nature's simple pleasures. Above all, her father was her number one, their bond unbreakable and cherished.

Leslie was a woman of spirit and humor, her laughter infectious and her love boundless. She was a source of strength and comfort for her family, her love for them evident in every aspect of her life. Her spirit was as vibrant as the sunflowers she loved, her laughter as warm as the sun on a beach day. Leslie's love for her family was her guiding light, her dedication to them unwavering.

Leslie's passing leaves a void that will never be filled, but her spirit lives on in the hearts of those she loved. Her memory will be cherished by her family and friends, her laughter echoing in their hearts, her love a comforting presence. Leslie Sawitski Estep was a woman of love, laughter, and spirit, and she will be deeply missed.

In the words of those who knew and loved her, Leslie was a woman who loved deeply, laughed heartily, and lived spiritedly. Her memory will forever be a beacon of love, laughter, and spirit, a testament to a life well lived. Leslie Sawitski Estep, a woman of love, laughter, and spirit, will be deeply missed but never
forgotten.

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