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Brinkley, Arkansas
Ester Ann Kersey Cook, 79, passed from this life on Sunday January 13, 2019 at St. Vincent Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. She was the firstborn child of Richard and Mary Yarbrough Kersey making her entrance on April 23, 1939 in the little town of Wheatley, Arkansas.
As she grew up in this small community she went to school and graduated from Wheatley High School. In time she was married to Frank Cook and they began a life together spanning several decades and producing 4 children.
Ester enjoyed making a home for Frank and her children tending to their needs. She was a longtime member of Broadmoor Baptist Church where she was loved very much. In the last several years her health began to decline and after a recent medical event she entered her Heavenly Home.
She is survived by: Son: Bill (Kristen Hernandez) Cook of Brinkley, Daughters: Cindy (Scott Watkins) Partridge of Thomaston, GA, Theresa (Ben) Speidel of Brinkley, and Sherry Y’Barbo of Brinkley, Brothers: Leroy (Gay) Kersey of Wheatley, Bud (Betty) Kersey of Corpus Christie, TX, Johnny Ray (Myra) Kersey of Forrest City, and Richard (Lisa) Kersey of Heber Springs, Sisters: Gladys (Ben) Churchwell of Brinkley, Margie Ervin of Brinkley, and Betty Lou Stacy of Louisville, KY, 12 Grandchildren, and 17 Great Grandchildren.
Visitation 11:00 AM, Services 2:00 PM both Wednesday 1/16/2019 at Broadmoor Baptist Church, of Brinkley, Arkansas.
Interment: Posey Cemetery, Wheatley, Arkansas
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My deepest condolences to the family. May the God of comfort bring you peace in this difficult time. He promises to heal the brokenhearted. Isaiah 61:1, 2
February 05, 2019
I want to share my deepest condolences. Please look forward to the hope given in 1 Thessalonians 4:14. We have the hope to one day see your loved one again here on Earth.
January 24, 2019
Cindy, so sorry for your loss...in my prayers.
Wanda Clemons
January 16, 2019 | Thomaston, GA | Friend
Im so sorry to hear of Mrs. Esters passing. She was a very sweet lady and will surely be missed. Love you all!
Joyce Turner
January 15, 2019 | Clarendon, AR | Friend
No words can adequately express how saddened I was to hear of your loss. Please know that you're in my thoughts and prayers.
Randall Climer
January 15, 2019 | Jonesboro, AR | Family
Our hearts and prayers are with you throughout your time of need May God Bless you all
Bill & Denise Nash
January 15, 2019 | Lonoke, AR | Friend
Wanda Oswald
January 14, 2019 | McCrory | Family
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Wanda Oswald
January 14, 2019 | McCrory, AR | Family
My Prayers,Thoughts,An Condolences go out to all the family. May God Comfort you all during this time of grieve. May God God Bless you all.
Tonya Sandage
January 14, 2019 | Cave City, AR | Friend