Esther Jeanette Light (Lebanon)'s Obituary
Esther Jeanette Light, daughter of James and Mary Lou Tabor Cromer, was born October 17, 1950, in Lebanon, Missouri. She departed this life Sunday, December 22, 2019, in Lake Regional Hospital, in Osage Beach, Missouri, at the age of sixty-nine years, two months, and five days.
On December 23, 1967, she was united in marriage to Billy E. Light, and to this union two daughters and one son were born.
Her parents preceded her in death.
Esther is survived by her husband of fifty-two years, Billy, of the home; two daughters, Angela Light, and her boyfriend, Brian Henson, of Lebanon, Missouri, and Glena Reeves, and her husband, Chris, of Camdenton, Missouri; a son, Shane Light, and his girlfriend, Terry Kimmel, of Lebanon, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Amanda, J.P., Athena, Kenya, Raine, Autumn, and Aspen; two brothers, Bud Cromer, and his wife Louetta, and Bobby Cromer, and his wife, Vicky, all of Lebanon, Missouri; two sisters, Nadine Preston, and her husband, Bob, of Sedalia, Missouri, and Nickie Tyre, and her husband, Gary, of Tulsa, Oklahoma; a number of nieces and nephews; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
She was born and raised in the Lebanon, Missouri area. After she and Billy were married, they made their home near Lebanon and lovingly raised their children. Through the years, Esther was a devoted homemaker to her husband and family, and also worked as a seamstress for the H. D. Lee Company for over thirty years.
She enjoyed quilting and made quilts for all of her children and grandchildren. She had also made quilts for senior adult homes in the area. She enjoyed nature and liked being outdoors where she worked in her garden and grew beautiful flowers. She always put others first, even wanting to be a donor to help someone. She loved her family dearly and especially enjoyed her grandchildren.
Esther was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, sister-in-law, and was a caring friend. We celebrate her life and know that her family and friends will cherish the wonderful memories she created for them during her lifetime.
Memorial contributions to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital may be made through the funeral home.
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