Esther Drew Obituary
Esther was born on June 2, 1932 in Bloomdale, Ohio to the late Roscoe and Florence (Brandenberry) Drew. She married Lafayette Simpkins and they were divorced. Esther is survived by her children: Terry (Tina) Simpkins of Tiffin, Shirley Simpkins of Tiffin, Cathy (Jeff) Sherman of Clyde, Tom (Penny) Simpkins of Fremont, Deb Haden of Sandusky, Chris Simpkins of Tiffin, Cindy Hummel of Tiffin and Greg Simpkins of Tiffin; 22 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren and 8 great-great-grandchildren and a sister Della Overly. She was preceded in death by her sons: Dennis and Jeffrey Simpkins; granddaughter Renae Bernal and siblings: Edward, Earl, Charles and Alton Drew, Margaret Burns, Donna Burns, Betty Baker and Barb Schubert.
Esther loved to cook and she enjoyed spending time with her family and truly enjoyed the gatherings they had.
Services for Esther will be private for her family.
Memorial contributions may be made in Esther's honor to Bridge Hospice.
Arrangements have been entrusted with Hanneman Funeral Home, 201 Osborn Ave., Findlay, Ohio 45840.
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