Esther Picklesimer

Esther Miller Picklesimer, age 90 of Dry Run Road, Chillicothe, passed away peacefully Friday May 31, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born December 23, 1922 in Hallsville, to the late Darl and Bessie (Wiley) Miller. Ester is survived by her husband of 56 years, Charles; 4 children, Janet (Dave) Lovett of Goodyear, AZ, Donna (Brad) Thompson of Circleville, Mike (Bonnie) Stauffer of Chillicothe and Faith Ann (Jack) Branham of Chillicothe. She is also survived by grandchildren, T.D. Lovett, Marci Wippel, J.T. Thompson, Brooke Clark, Brent Stauffer, Travis, Daniel, Christopher, Scott and Caitlyn Branham, Charlie Seeling and Jessica Howard; 15 great grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Jean (Dick) Markel of Chillicothe and Helen (Shirley) Stant of Circleville. In addition to her parents, Esther is preceded in death by a brother, Dale; a sister, Florence; an infant brother and sister, a grandson, Andy Stauffer and a great granddaughter, Riley Wippel. Esther was a life member of the Williamsport Church of Christ Christian Union. She and Charles lived in the Williamsport area for many years and were faithful friends and helpers to many. Friends may visit from 4-7 p.m. Sunday June 2, 2013 at the Wellman Funeral Home, 1455 N. Court St., Circleville, where service will be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Jerry James officiating. Burial will follow at the Hallsville Cemetery. The family wishes to thank Mary Morris and Kim Smallridge of the Passport Program for their years of loving care extended to Esther. We also want to thank Adena Hospice for their kindness and compassion during this difficult time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Adena Hospice, 111 W. Water St., Chillicothe, OH 45601. To leave a special message for the family online please visit www.wellmanfuneralhomes.com