Ms. Sheila Estes Robinette of 541 Golden Lane, Sutherlin, VA lost her battle with cancer on Tuesday, July 31, 2012 at the age of 50. She was born in Richmond, VA on February 23, 1962 to the late Carroll Roland Estes and Catherine Thomas Davis. Ms. Robinette was of the Baptist Faith. Survivors include her mother, Catherine Davis of Sutherlin, VA; one son, Joel Robinette of Sutherlin, VA; two step daughters, Sonia and Callie; companion, Hursey Hincky; two brothers, Michael Estes and wife, Teresa of Ringgold, VA and Tony Estes of South Boston, VA; two sisters, Donna Fox of Waterloo, SC and Susan Wercholuk of Youngsville, NC; special friend, Toy Stone; numerous nieces and nephews including a special niece, Ashley; and a number of aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her father. Memorial services will be held on Friday, August 3, 2012 at 3:00 PM at Brooks Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Sexton officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the service on Friday and at other times at the home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that anyone wishing to give memorials please consider Halifax County Cancer Association, PO Box 1891, Halifax, VA 24558 or Danville Cancer Association, 2323 Riverside Drive, # J, Danville, VA 24540.