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Esther Bosley Obituary

Bosley Esther Caroline Bosley (Brant), age 87 of Columbus, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at OSU Medical Center East. Affectionately known as "Sweetsie," she was born June 24, 1928 in Atlantic City, NJ to the late Thomas Beaver and Augusta Wright. She was educated in the Philadelphia Public School system and eventually settled in Columbus, Ohio with Louis L. Bosley where they reared two sons. She lived a life of service by working with many families in the Bexley area as a domestic and also worked at Children's Hospital and Doctors North as a nursing assistant. "Sweetsie" was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt and friend to anyone she met. Devoted sons Ulysses Jr. and Jesse faithfully cared for her during her last days. Preceded in death by ex-husband Ulysses Brant Sr.; and husband Louis L. Bosley. Survived by sons, Ulysses Brant Jr. and Jesse (Shir-lee) Brant; nine grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; and five great-great grandchildren; and a host of nieces & nephews. Her Celebration of Life Service will begin at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2016 in the chapel at DIEHL-WHITTAKER FUNERAL SERVICE, 720 E. Long Street, where family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Please visit www.diehl-whittaker.com/obits to sign Esther's online guest book.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2016.

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Gary Hill

January 28, 2016

Ulysses & Jesse sorry for your loss. May god bless both of you and your mother.

Stephanie Davenport

January 25, 2016

Angela,

My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. such a Beautiful woman.

Pamela Edwards Hayes

January 24, 2016

I thank the Lord God for your friendship and love to my mother, Pearl and my aunt Julia Mae! May the family have peace during this process of homegoing.

Frankie Brown

January 24, 2016

Bobby & Ulysses

I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your Mother, "May the love of family and friends sustain you in these difficult days".

Monique White

January 24, 2016

Aunt Sweetsie you were my grandmothers best friend. When I heard of your passing it really tore me to pieces. Sending love to my family in Ohio all the way from Maryland. Heaven has gained an ANGEL kiss my granny and Mother for me

January 24, 2016

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Lawrence Bell

January 23, 2016

I just want to let the family of Sweetsie know, that you are lifted up in prayers. It's a difficult time, so know we the extended family are, and will continue to pray for your strength during these times. God bless to all!

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