Esther May (Walker) Williams

Female 1915 - 2009  (93 years)


 

Williams, Esther W

The Newton Kansan

Esther M. Williams

Esther M. Williams, 93, died Thursday (March 5, 2009) at Bethesda Home in Goessel.

She was born March 22, 1915, in Newton to Cullie and Anna (Reiff) Walker. They preceded her in death.

On May 23, 1937, she married Eldon Williams in Wellington. He preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1990.

Esther attended First Church of the Nazarene in Newton.

She was a lifelong Newton resident. She enjoyed working outdoors, crocheting, making baby blankets for her grandkids, and making Christmas tree ornaments for her children and grandchildren. Esther greatly enjoyed spending time with her loving family and friends.

Survivors include daughters, Sherry Voth of Newton and Betty Stauffer of Salina; seven grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.

She also was preceded in death by a son, Arthur Williams; sister, Mary Sump; brother, Wilbur Walker; and son-in-law, Ray Voth.

Visitation will be from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday at Petersen Funeral Home in Newton, with family receiving friends from 4 to 6 p.m.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Restlawn Gardens of Memory in Newton, with Chaplain Gail Graber of Bethesda Home in Goessel officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association or the Alzheimer's Association in care of the funeral home.


Owner/SourceHarvey County Genealogical Society
Date6 Mar 2009
Linked toEsther May (Walker) Williams




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