Ester Grace Asbell, 97, died April 7, 2024, at the Prairie View Skilled Nursing Home in Bloomfield, Missouri.

She was born on April 11, 1926, in Ezra, Illinois, and was the daughter of the late John Adams and Grace Strobel McCain Adams.

Ester worked as a seamstress in the Elder Factory in Bloomfield for many years. She was known for her beautiful flowers and yardwork, and she loved cooking for her family. Her famous chocolate chip cookies were a hit for all. Ester was also a member of the Liberty Hill General Baptist Church in Aid, Missouri.

On October 9, 1943, she married Walter Asbell. He preceded her in death in 2007.

Ester loved her family dearly, she had three children, two of which preceded her in death: infant son, Ronnie Walter Asbell and daughter, Jewell Maddox.

She was also preceded in death by her parents, and siblings, Jewell Teets, Amos McCain, Aaron McCain, W.A. McCain, and John Quincy Adams.

Ester is survived by her daughter, Janice (Bill) Aslin of Bloomfield, Missouri; Buddy Maddox, son-in-law; four grandchildren, Buddy Jr. (Laura) Maddox, Travis (Cathy) Maddox, Sonja (Michael) Hobbs, and Sarah (Bret) Barton; nine great-grandchildren, Trevor (Amanda) Maddox, Troy (Emily) Maddox, Aleigha (Simon) McWhorter, Ariana Maddox, Erica (Evan) Qu, Megan Maddox, Brant Hobbs, Brooke Barton, and Kinley Barton; and three great-great grandchildren, Vera Maddox, Hannah and Olivia Maddox.

Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, April 13, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 p.m. This will be a family-led service. Burial will follow in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield.

Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 11433 Olde Cabin Road, Ste 100, St. Louis MO 63141

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.