Esther Marie Carter entered this life on December 15, 1940,

born to the loving parentage of T. Etta Morgan and Climon

Jones.

Esther was a woman whose life was defined by love,

compassion, service, and devotion to others. She worked at

the hospital, where she cared for those in need, but her

commitment to helping others extended far beyond her

workplace. She was deeply involved in her community and

was always willing to lend a helping hand, offer

encouragement, and care for those around her:

Esther was a longtime and faithful member of Macedonia

Baptist Church, where she worshiped and served for many

years. She later joined St. John Baptist Church, where she

remained a devoted and faithful member until her health

began to decline. Her faith was an important part of her life,

and she carried that faith with her through every season.

Esther's loving presence will forever remain in the hearts of

all who knew and loved her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Climon Jones

and Mrs. T. Etta Morgan; her sister, Mary Woodert; and her

beloved son, Antuone Jones.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories one sister, Joyce

Phillips of Elyria, Ohio; one daughter, Juanita Davis of

Hillsboro, Texas; one daughter-in-law, Sydney Jones of

Hillsboro, Texas; three grandsons, LaTerrance Carter of New

Caney, Texas, Tyrone Carter of Cypress, Texas, and Terry

Davis of Hillsboro, Texas; three granddaughters, Serena

Peace (Andre) of Dallas, Texas, Sara Jones of Arlington,

Texas, and Ebony Silas (Eldon) of Red Oak, Texas; sixteen

great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins,

friends, and loved ones.

Though Esther has departed this earthly life, the love she

shared, the lives she touched, and the memories she created

will remain forever.

She will be deeply missed, lovingly remembered, and forever

cherished