Earnestine Luster

Earnestine Luster obituary, Obetz, OH

Earnestine Luster

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1346 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207

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Earnestine Luster Obituary

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Earnestine Luster, age 78, of Columbus, OH. passed away October 12, 2025 at her residence.

She was born August 4, 1947 in Martin County Kentucky to the late Robert and Garnett Stepp.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Luster;; son,

Herman Edward "Eddie" Luster; brothers, Darrell Stepp, Ovie Stepp, Ray Stepp, Bobby Stepp

and sister, Joanne Vanhoose. She is survived by her son, Bryan Keith (Diane) Luster of Columbus,

OH.; sister, Jannetta (Doc) Maynard of Inez, KY.; niece, Garnett (Glenn) Castle of Inez, KY.;

grandchildren, Ashley (Michael) George of Heath, OH.; Kristin Luster of St. Allbans, WV.;

great grandchildren, Kinsley George, Sophia George and Jaye Luster. She has many other

family members and friends that loved her and will miss her. She was a loving mom and granny

to her son and grandkids. Friends may call at the O. R. WOODYARD COMPANY CHAPEL

1346 S. High Street in Columbus from 5-8 pm Thursday, October 15th where the funeral service

will be on Friday at 12 pm. Interment will follow in Obetz Cemetery.

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Upcoming Events

Oct

16

Funeral service

12:00 p.m.

O.R. Woodyard Co. South Chapel

1346 South High Street, Columbus, OH 43207

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