Esther Mae Pendleton

CAHABA MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL: Announce with deepest sympathy the passing of Esther Pendleton, her life story Esther Mae Pendleton, who passed away on Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Boston, Massachusetts at the age of 82, had a rich life filled with family and love. She was born on January 2, 1942, in Belle Ellen, Alabama to Maggie and Will Parker. Esther spent her early years in Birmingham, Alabama, until she married and moved to Boston, Massachusetts with her husband and young children.

She was cherished as a devoted mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend. Esther’s joyous spirit touched the lives of many through her kindness, sense of humor, infectious smile, passion for playing spades and love for cooking.

Esther Pendleton is survived by her husband Jimmie Lee Pendleton, her daughters Janice Pendleton-Taylor (Thomas) and Jaqueline Pendleton, nine grandchildren: Rontear Pendleton, Andre Pendleton, Jantrice Pendleton, Marquis Pendleton (Julianna), Jazmine Pendleton, Binbarius Coleman, Jelanie Pendleton, Dakota Pendleton, Cierra McGuire, and eight great-grandchildren: Cameron Whatley, Marquis Pendleton Jr., Jael Farmer, Bella Foster, Jordan Farmer, Reign Pendleton, Rome Pendleton, and Ryn Pendleton. She is also survived by her sisters Joann Underwood and Betty Mims, her brothers Larry and Raymond Mims, special sister in law Cartharnia Alexander siblings-in-love Earline, Maurice and Louis Guin, god-daughter Vanessa Charity, close family friend Jerry Farmer and a host of nieces and nephews. Esther was preceded in death by her sons Jimmy Lee Pendleton Jr. and Roderick Pendleton, brother in law Jeffrey Foster.

Esther Mae Pendleton’s memory will live on in the hearts of those who loved her dearly.

VISITAION: Thursday, July 25, 2024 at Cahaba Memorial Funeral Chapel 100 Patridge Street Brent, Al 35034 at 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM special family member only

FUNERAL SERVICE: Friendship Primitive Baptist Church 1520 Avenue E Birmingham, Alabama 35218, Friday, July 26, 2024 at 11:00 AM

BURIAL: Elmwood Cemetery 600 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Birmingham, Al 35211

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