Esther grew up in Florence, Alabama, where she met her husband, J.D., while attending a softball game at Monumental Park. They were married October 30, 1947 and had seven children. Esther was wonderful wife, mother and homemaker for her seven children. She was a member of the Lakeview Baptist Church. Her hobbies included reading, watching soap operas, and crocheting. She especially enjoyed cooking and caring for her family.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 67 years, J.D.; her parents, Hester and Arthur Lee; sisters, Ruby and Pearlie; brothers, William, Robert and Carl.
Esther is survived by her children; Ray (Liz), Phil, Brenda (Tom), Charlotte (John), Doyle (Sally), Ken (Mary Jo), Ronda (Mike); sisters, Beaulah, Elnora and Elizabeth; brother, J.T.; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great - great grandchildren, all of whom she loved and adored.
Visitation will be held Friday, November 29, 2019 at 9:00 AM, at Bean Massey Burge Funeral Home, 2951 S. Belt Line Road, Grand Prairie, Texas 75052. Funeral Service will be at 10 AM and Burial will immediately follow the service at Grand Prairie Memorial Gardens.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the Poarch family at www.beanmasseyburge.com
