Esther Marie Randolph, 86, of Fenton, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on Monday, January 17, 2022, at Cedarhurst Assisted Living Facility, Arnold, Missouri. Marie was born on February 12, 1935, in California, Missouri, and was the daughter of the late Sylvester and Lillian Zimmerman. She was the beloved wife of Calvin Randolph and the loving mother to two children, Edward (Buddy) and Sammie Rae Clark.
Marie is preceded in death by her loving husband, Calvin; two children, Edward and Sammie Clark; six siblings, Leonard Zimmerman, Arnold Zimmerman, Charles Zimmerman, Francis Smith, Mary Smith, and Leona Zimmerman; one nephew, Wayne Zimmerman; and one niece, Patty Smith.
Survivors include two step-daughters, Diana Bray and husband, Ron, and Donna Howard and husband, Mark all Fenton, MO; two granddaughters, Alisha Buelt and husband, Jeff, and Jessica O’Mara; three great-grandchildren, Liam, Levi, and Brooks; three nephews, Jake Smith and wife, Debbie, Bobbie Zimmerman and wife, Cindy, and Bill Zimmerman; two nieces, Margie Apple and husband, Thomas, and Kitty Spegal and husband, Bill; and one niece-in-law, Pam Zimmerman.
Marie loved being a housewife. She and Calvin lived for many years on their farm in Dixon, Missouri, where they were blessed with many great friends and neighbors. With friends they enjoyed fish fries, bailing hay, cutting firewood, and there were always new projects in the works. She enjoyed cooking and canning her own garden vegetables. Marie loved her rose garden and the beautiful bouquets it would produce. She enjoyed doing charity work in the community with her lady friends. One of her passions and love was crocheting, and she made the most beautiful afghans, and often times gave those as special gifts to those she loved.
Some of Marie’s favorite times spent with Calvin were their winter camping trips to Florida. She also enjoyed boat rides with her nieces and nephews at Lake of the Ozarks and seasonal trips to Gulf Shores with her girlfriends.
Marie shared a very special relationship with her first-born great-grandson, Liam. Spending time with him after school was one of her greatest joys.
Thank you to each and everyone here today, who filled Marie’s life with love, friendship, and so many wonderful memories. We are celebrating her life today knowing she is back in the loving arms of Calvin.
Rest in peace our dear sweet Marie.
Graveside services will be held Friday, January 21, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Munsell Cemetery, Eminence, Missouri, with Pastor Paul Wellinghoff officiating, under the direction of Yarber Mortuary, Eminence. Condolences may be expressed at www.yarbermortuary.com.
