Esta Downard Obituary
Esta is survived by a grandson, Nakuma (Terrian) Roberts and great-grandchildren: Cierra Roberts, Tyler Roberts, Brystol Roberts, Baylee Lamb and Blaize Graham and one great-great-grandchild, Apollo Roberts.
Also surviving are a brother, Lewis (Loretta) Sprouse and daughter-in-law Joella Roberts and her daughters, Missy (Bill) Triplett and Tyffany (Steve) Davis as well as several other extended family members and many friends.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded by a daughter, Linda Roberts and son, Jerry Roberts.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, November 12, 2025, in the Franklin Cemetery, Vinton, Ohio. No visitation will be held. The McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel, is honored to serve the Downard Family.
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