Esther Breeden

Esther Breeden, age 78, of  East Galesburg, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, January 13, 2015 at 9:55 P.M. at the Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, Illinois. 

 

Esther was born on May 22, 1936 in Rogersville, Tennessee the daughter of Oscar and Myrtle (Simpson) Hensley.  She married James J. Breeden on October 8, 1959.  She worked at the former Galesburg Jumer’s and Sheraton Inn as a cook for 26 years. She enjoyed gardening, word search puzzles, going to the riverboats and she loved her dog, Cocoa.  She was generous, often giving help to those in need.

 

Esther is survived by her husband; James J. Breeden of Knoxville, daughter; Sherry Peacock of Knoxville, son; Mark Breeden of Nashville, Tennessee, grandchildren; Justin Funk of Abingdon, Shawna Peacock of Knoxville, great-granddaughter; Janiyah Davis of Knoxville,  brother; Gene (Evelyn) Hensley of East Galesburg,  sisters; Minnie Ruth (Kelley) Head of Tennessee, Nellie Biddle of Alabama, Judy Dennis of Alabama, Dorothy Anderson of Galesburg,  half-brothers;   Shields (Norma Jean) Hensley of Galesburg and Ralph Hensley of Galesburg.  Also surviving is Al Peacock who was near and dear to her heart.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents; Oscar and Myrtle, half-brothers; Bud Hensley, Ray Hensley, and  half-sister; Edith Hensley.

 

Per her request, cremation rites will be accorded.  A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date.  Memorial donations can be made to the St Jude Children’s Hospital. The Hurd-Hendricks Funeral Homes and Crematory is serving the family.  Online condolences can be left at www.hurd-hendricksfuneralhome.com