Esther E. Lower
Esther E. Lower, 89, of Negley passed away Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022 at Calcutta Health Care Center. Esther was born in Negley April 24, 1933, the daughter of the late George E. and H. Mae (Guy) Early. She was a graduate of New Waterford High School with the Class of 1951, and spent her entire life in the area.
Esther married Jack E. Lower Sr. Aug. 19, 1953 and they spent the next 49 years together until his death June 8, 2003. Esther dedicated her life to taking care of her family. As a licensed beautician, she did occasionally work outside the home. Her last employment was with Smith’s Beauty Shop in Negley. Esther was also a member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her children, Jack E. (Sue) Lower Jr., and Linda (Marvin) McKenzie, both of Negley; three grandchildren, Angel (Jeff) Emmert of Rushville, Ohio, Faith Lower of Negley and April Lower of Wellsville; and five great-grandchildren, Caleb, Elizabeth, Mya, Noah and David. Esther also leaves behind her sister, Louise Andre of Rochester, and her former son-in-law, Chris Knowles of Columbus, Ohio.
Along with her parents and husband, Esther was preceded in death by her daughter, Diane Knowles.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 from 3 to 6 p.m. at Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists-Martin Chapel in Calcutta. The funeral will follow at 6 p.m. with Pastor Pat Smith officiating. Esther will be laid to rest with her husband at Crest Haven Memorial Gardens.
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12/31/22