Williams, Esther Louise, 66, of St. Clairsville, died at Liza's Place on October 27, 2013 after an extended illness.

She was born in Lafferty, Ohio, on November 14, 1946.

Esther was a homemaker and loved her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Anna Pitts Barton and John Barton; and two sisters, Edith Arno and Debra Morrow.

Surviving are her loving husband of 50 years, James Robert "Bob" Williams; six children, Joyce Riley of Morristown, James R. Williams Jr. of St. Clairsville, Terri Burghy of Cadiz, Alisha Young of Dayton, David Williams and Christopher Williams both of St. Clairsville; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; three sisters, Anora Marlin, Janet Gregory and Lois Maloney; four brothers, Herman Pitts, Dean Pitts, Alfred Pitts and Kenny Barton.

Family and friends will be received at Toothman Funeral Home in St. Clairsville on Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. and again on Thursday from 12 p.m. until time of Services at 1 p.m.

The family would like to thank all of the caregivers that have cared for Esther over the years and especially to the staff of Liza's Place. Memorial Contributions may be made to Liza's Place, 308 Mt. St. Joseph Rd., Wheeling, WV 26003.