Esther Lee Talley Weeks, daughter of the late Maple Malady and Rosie Lee Oliver Malady, was born July 15, 1948 in Friendship, Missouri and departed this life on January 8, 2024 at the age of 75 years and 6 months.

Esther was of Kennett and Pastor at Hope and Glory Church for over 20 years.

Survivors include:

Two daughters: Tammye Hogan of Kennett

Shawnda Graves of Kennett

Two sisters: Mary Brown of Kennett and Shirley Olioli of California

Eight grandchildren: Travis (Bobbie) Talley of Kennett

Ashley Talley of Branson

Leah (Tyler) Lewis of Campbell

Nathan (Brooke)Talley of Paragould

Hector Tally of Texas

Harley Talley of Kennett

Jonathan Graves (Hannah) of California

Samantha (Randy) Moore of Marshville, Mo

Nineteen great-grandchildren

Many other loved ones, friends, and fur pets.

Esther was preceded in death by her daughter: Theresa Gibson, nine brothers and sister:  Ruby Caroul

Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Friday, January 12, 2024 at McDaniel Funeral Home in Kennett. Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. at the McDaniel Chapel with Rev. Jim Davis and Patsy Weaver officiating. Burial will follow in Oak Ridge Cemetery in Kennett. Honored to serve as pallbearers will be her grandsons: Travis Talley, Nathan Talley, Tyler Lewis, Marrocas Sanders, Ken Talley and Kevin Talley.

McDaniel Funeral Service will be in charge of the arrangements