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Esther Thompson Obituary
Beloved Matriarch, Esther Fielding Thompson (better known as Nana), gained her wings July 4, 2019. She was born on a farm in Ohio, Illinois, to parents, John and Alice McCoy. She arrived small, and remained tiny, but mighty, all her life. Esther was devoted to her family, and built a legacy. She was our wise advisor, biggest fan, listening ear, giving heart, hilarious storyteller, faithful prayer warrior, and pillar of strength. She wanted to be remembered as a good old girl. To know her was truly to love her. She left this world a better place, and will be missed for all time. She's survived by sisters, Lilian Farley and Alice Garland; daughters, Pandora Hughes (Jimmy) and Tanya Hughes; six grandchildren, Erica (Jim), Brandi, Rachael, Maggie (Peter), Katie (Chad), and Harrison; nine great-grandchildren and many loved nieces, nephews and friends. There will be a Viewing and Rosary at ADAIR FUNERAL HOMES, Avalon Chapel, 8090 N. Northern, Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, 8650 N. Shannon Rd., Thursday, July 18, 2019, 11:00 a.m. Motorcade to interment at Holy Hope cemetery immediately following Mass.
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August 3, 2019
Sincere condolences to the family, friends and all who knew and loved her. Esther will be remembered as the little but mighty one that could always find humor in whatever was going on. She will be missed at the 70th Class Reunion in September. The rest of the Class of "49" from ATHS in Amboy, IL have been notified of her death.
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