Obituaries
Esther E. Kilgore, 98
July 14, 2020
Esther E. Kilgore, 98, formerly of Strasburg, died at Landis Homes on Tuesday, July 14, 2020. She was married to the late John S. Kilgore, for 64 years. Born in Strasburg Township, the daughter of the late Rev. V. Ray and Sarah Christie Eshleman.
She attended the one room Sandstone school house, on Bunker Hill Road, Strasburg, near her birth place.
Esther Is survived by four sons; J. Thomas, husband of Casondra Lankford Kilgore of Morganton, N.C., Ray C., husband of Ruth Ann Martin Kilgore of Lititz, Paul S. Kilgore of Strasburg, and Kenneth W., husband of Emily Flory Kilgore of Lititz; 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by two daughters in-law, Susan Roe Kilgore and Carissa Hill Kilgore; two grandchildren, Jennifer Kilgore Ferguson and Edward Fairchild; and two brothers, Wilmer J. and Paul S. Eshleman.
Private graveside services will take place in Longenecker Reformed Mennonite Cemetery. Please omit Flowers. Memorial contributions may be made to the Landis Homes Caring Fund, 1001 E. Oregon Rd., Lititz, PA 17543.
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Condolences to the Family
July 18, 2020
Our deepest sympathy and prayers to all of you on the loss of your mother and grandmother, Esther. Chuck and Donna Kilgore
July 16, 2020
To the whole Kilgore family our deepest condolences. Esther was a wonderful woman who raised four amazing sons. I have no doubt that the four of you made her very proud and can only imagine how much joy you must have brought into her life. I know she always brought heartfelt joy and excitement to my Jenny whenever she got a chance to spend time with her Nana. We are sending your whole family our wishes for peace and comfort during this time of reflection and sorrow.
Sincerely,
Sean, Ryan, Colin and Evan Ferguson
July 16, 2020
Tom, Ray, Paul, & Ken….Sending my sympathy to all of you. May you experience peace and comfort during this time. I have fond memories of Esther and all of you when we were neighbors on Decatur Street. Joyce Gehman Shirk
