Esther Lorene Heath, 93 years, 6 months, 12 days old, passed away on February 16, 2023 at Monett, MO with her family by her side.
Esther was born August 4, 1929 in Sweden, MO in Douglas County to William “Bill” and LouVerna (Steward) Graham. Esther and James Heatherly were united in marriage on May 5, 1948 in AR and they were blessed with four children.
Later on May 31, 1978 Esther and Roy Heath were united in marriage at Ava, MO.
She was raised in the Sweden community near Ava. She took care of her family and home and was also a business owner.
Esther was a Christian and of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed crocheting, sewing, cooking, gardening and reading her Bible. Esther was devoted to her family and she was be greatly missed.
Esther was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Roy; five brothers, Charlie, Ben, Harley, George, and Elmer Graham; two sisters, Alta Tate and Mary Miller.
She is survived by her children; Joan Larkin & Bill, Beverly Morehead & Wesley, Shirley Powell & Danny all of Missouri and Jim Heatherly & Kim of Illinois, 11 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 8 great great grandchildren; many nieces, many nephews, other relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Esther will be Monday, February 20, 2023at 10:30 a.m. in the Clinkingbeard Chapel, Ava, MO with burial following in the Sweden Cemetery. Visitation will be Monday prior to the service at 9:30 A.M. Officiating will be Pastor Gary Moore. Memorials may be made to Sweden Cemetery.
