Ruth Esther Young

Ruth Esther Winkler, 64, a resident of Neosho, Missouri, passed away Sunday, May 29, 2022 at her home after an extended period of declining health. She was born March 31, 1958 in East Lliverpool, Ohio, the daughter of Roy P and Jane Ann (Carroll) Young.

Esther loved gardening and all types of flowers and shrubs. For many years she transported children and then grandchildren to private school. She hosted many family birthday parties. Her grandchildren were on her mind right up to her last words. Esther had an unshakable faith in God and was of the Apostolic Pentecostal belief.

She was preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter Rachael, daughter Marsha Frost and grandson Sebastian Frost, sisters Loretta Crouch, Alice Carnes, Priscilla Young, and Karen Rettig, and brothers Roy Young and David Young.

Esther is survived by her husband of 44 years Larry Winkler, son Larry Winkler II(Angela), daughter Bethany Goff (Josh); sisters Maureen Kindle, Mary Headley (Jim), Chloe Smith, Naomi Reid (Frank); brothers John Young, Jim Young (Margie), Mark Young, Tim Young (Selena), Tom Young, Luke Young (April), Aaron Young (Kerrie) and Joe Young; ten grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Burial will be in Bethesda Cemetery, there will be no services held.

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