Esther Whitten

Esther Lou Wilson was born September 8, 1931, in Barnsdall, Oklahoma, to Samuel H. and Fern (Steele) Wilson. She passed away in Hobbs, NM on July 11, 2017.

She graduated from the University of Arkansas in 1952 with a BSEd degree in English and social studies. She taught junior and senior high school and homebound in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Tucumcari, New Mexico, and Hobbs. She was a member of Highland Christian Church. Lou and Bob Whitten were married August 20, 1955.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Miles, Allen, and Tommy. She was also preceded in death by husband Bob and daughter Laura Runyan. She is survived by her son David and wife Marla, granddaughter Jessica Cross and husband David, and great-grandchildren Rylee, John David and Emery Cross.

Cremation will follow. No services are planned at this time. In lieu of flowers the family requests donations to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 66675 or StJude.Org.

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