Esther Matheny Kidd Ellis, 88, passed away July 1, 2022, at Hubbard Hospice House after a short illness.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, David Kidd.
She is survived by daughter, Dreama; grandchildren, Sean, Angie, and Jessica; step-children, John (Diane), Tom, and Marilyn; step-granddaughter, Leslie.
She was retired from the State of WV Tax Department and enjoyed her yearly lunches with the other Tax Department retirees. She very much enjoyed volunteering at Saint Francis hospital for over 20 years. She was also a member of the Sassy Saints and Sinners Red Hat Club for many years.
The family wishes to thank Hubbard Hospice and all the hospice workers, nurses, and doctors for their kind and compassionate care during her last days.
Services will be 1:00 p.m., Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Curry Funeral Home, Alum Creek with Pastors Tim Valentine, Jason McClanahan, and Gene Pauley officiating. Burial will follow at Graceland Memorial Park, South Charleston. Friends will gather 1 hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to American Red Cross, 113 Lakeview Drive, Charleston, WV 25313 or Kanawha-Charleston Humane Association, 1248 Greenbrier Street, Charleston, WV 25311.
Dreama, I’m so sorry to read about the passing of your mother. You were blessed.
Thoughts and prayers Dreama. Esther was such a sweet lady. She loved volunteering. I know you will miss her. Hugs!
So sorry to hear of this wonderful lady’s passing. Esther was a faithful Volunteer who was loved by everyone at Saint Francis Hospital. Thank you Dreama, for sharing her with us.
—Mary Williams