Esther Mcmillin

Esther McMillin, 92, of Bates City, MO passed away November 18, 2018. A visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. followed by a 2:00 p.m. service on Friday, November 23, at the Speaks Buckner Chapel, 300
Adams, Buckner, MO. Burial will take place at Buckner Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Asana Hospice. Esther was born August 2, 1926 in Bird City, KS to Jay Earl and Leta Ellen (Elliott) Nichols. She married her lifelong love, George McMillin on October 26, 1940 and they shared 59 ½ years together until his passing July 28, 2000. They started their family while living in Deepwater and Clinton, before settling in Bates City in 1956. Esther worked as a seamstress for over 20 years. Her love of sewing was expressed in the multiple clothes and coats she created for those she loved. She was a master quilter, producing over 200 quilts gifted to her family spanning 4 generations. Her talents also included crocheting, artex painting, needlepoint and some knitting. She loved to read, work on puzzles and play cards and board games. She was an amazing cook and enjoyed sharing Sunday and holiday dinners with her family. Always the caregiver, Esther doted on her husband and her family. She struggled when it came time for someone to help care for her, but loved her extended family at Payton Place and Asana Hospice. She was a strong woman with a deep love for her family and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, George McMillin Sr.; son, George “Snookie” McMillin Jr.; grandchildren, Noah Morse, Terri Healy and Hud Keltner; great granddaughter, Elizabeth Born; three brothers; and four sisters. She is survived by one son, Edward McMillin (Pat); four daughters, Darlene McGonigal (Mac), Janice Keltner, Deanna Hontz (Terry) and Pamela Morse (Tim); one sister, Martha Cole; eleven grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; and seven great-great grandchildren. Online condolences may be expressed at www.speakschapel.com (Arrangements: Speaks Buckner Chapel 816-650-5555)