ESTHER ROSE SHALLS

SHALLS, ESTHER ROSE, 93. Esther worked in the family restaurant business and in the retail clothing industry for most of her life. She was an active member (treasurer) of the Slim N' Trim Club for over 20 years. Esther and Ted were members of Church of the Little Flower in Coral Gables from 1948 to present. Esther enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, peaceful walks and her friends. Esther will be remembered by all as a gentle, gracious, beautiful woman, who was a devoted mother, loving wife, supportive grandmother, loyal friend and caring sibling. Esther is preceded in passing by her husband Ted and her brother Robert (Kathy) Cardillo. She is survived by her children: Jim (Joan), Carol Green and Tom; grandchildren: Bradley and Deborah Brown, Jaime (Sara), Joannie and Jacob Shalls, Christopher (Cynthia) Shalls; great-grandchild: Alyssa Shalls; siblings: Margie (Waylon), Rhodes and Paul (Patsy) Cardel. A viewing will take place Friday, 5-20-2011, from 7-9pm. A graveside service will be held Saturday, 5-21-2011 at 11:00am at Miami Memorial Park. VAN ORSDEL, BIRD ROAD CHAPEL, 9300 SW 40 ST. (305) 553-0664