Esther Pendergraff Obituary (1927 - 2018)

Mrs. Esther Pendergraff, 91, of Madisonville, KY passed away Tuesday, December 4, 2018 at Hillside Nursing Home in Madisonville. She was born August 21, 1927 in Madisonville, KY to the late Elmer Cunningham and Flora Cates Cunningham. She married Winfred Pendergraff in 1949. He preceded her in death in 2009. She was also preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. Mrs. Pendergraff was a member of Richland Missionary Baptist Church. She loved to read, play cards, and dance. She also loved spending time with her family. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy (Garnett) Moore of Madisonville; three sons, Gary (Jo) Pendergraff of Fulton, MO, James (Paula) Pendergraff of Dawson Springs, KY and Ricky (Jill) Pendergraff of Mortons Gap, KY; eight grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; along with caregivers whom the family gives thanks; Teresa Hendricks, Sue Stoafer, and Donna Sidle. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, December 7, 2018 at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home with Bro. Jim Lantrip officiating. Burial will follow in Odd Fellows Cemetery in Madisonville. Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until service time Friday at Barnett-Strother Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Garnett Moore, Matthew Moore, Nathan Pendergraff, Wesley Pendergraff, Ricky Pendergraff, and James Pendergraff. Memorial Contributions may take the form of donation to the Richland Missionary Baptist Church. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.