Esther Lee Macon was born on July 9, 1917 in Edna, Texas and passed away on October 20, 2017 at the age of 100 years old in Merced, California. Esther spent many years as an LVN at the UCSF Hospital. She loved her family and friends whole heartedly. She is preceded in death by her mother Minnie Barnes and father Burt Barnes. As well as her brothers Dale and Herman Barnes. She is survived by her son William Barnes, brother Charlie Boston, grandchildren LaVerio Barnes, Tylena Cabantac, Tamara Barnes and Whitney Gregg. She also leaves behind her great grandchildren Alexus Barnes, Syerra Cabantac, Julian Cabantac, Anderson Barnes, Alyssa Gregg, Amora Gregg, Mackenzie Cabantac and Marcus Barnes. Arrangements under the direction of Stratford Evans Merced Funeral Home, Merced, CA.