

She was a member of Fairlawn United Methodist Church in Evansville and Sugar Grove Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Marion, KY. She was active in the women’s organizations in both churches. Esther was a loving Mother and Grandmother who was devoted to her family.
Esther is survived by her daughter, Jeanine Scheessele and husband, Andy. Sons, Ron Crabtree and wife, Kathy of Norman, OK, Barry Crabtree and Tim Crabtree. Grandchildren, Scott Scheessele and Mandy Scheessele, Samantha James and husband, Jesse, Nicole Sanders, Michelle Josey, McKensie, Jessica, Eddie, Zachary and Shane Crabtree, Courtney Knollman; and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Duane Crabtree in February 2007; daughter, Sabrina Josey in 2005; and great-grandson, Nicholas Sanders in 2004.
Services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, January 6, 2011, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Rev. Patrick Jackson with burial in Park Lawn Cemetery. Friends may visit Wednesday from 3:00 to 8:00 PM and Thursday from 9:00 AM until service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Fairlawn Methodist Church, 2001 South Parker Drive, Evansville, IN 47714.
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