Visitation will be 3:00-7:00 PM Monday.
There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the service on Tuesday.
Esther was born in Flint, Michigan on
March 12, 1947, daughter of the late Brady and Lottie (Teeple) Ijames. She married Robert Pankey on August 24, 1985. Esther's greatest joy in life was her family. She was more than a grandmother, she was a defender, a cheerleader and best friend to all.
Esther also enjoyed traveling, singing and attending her grandchildren's school activities and athletic events. She had a special relationship with her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Esther is survived by her husband, Robert; Children, Monique Aftimos of Lapeer, Tim Batey (Barb) of Ypsilanti, Christina Sexstella (Anthony) of Japan, Kallie King of Fenton; grandchildren, George, Brady, Ramzi, Jalen, Cory (Brittnay), Tiffan, Nathan, Brittany, Michael; great-grandchildren, Addy, Brody, Sadie, Carter; sisters, Nancy (Darrell) Kaufeld of Clio, Sharon (Dick) Smith of Mt. Morris; brothers, Robert (Mary Jane) Ijames of Florida, John (Darla) Ijames of Davison.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Brady and Lottie Ijames.
FUNERAL HOME:
Allen Funeral Home
9136 Davison Road
Davison, Michigan 48423
Visitation will be 3:00-7:00 PM Monday.
There will also be one hour of visitation prior to the service on Tuesday.
Esther was born in Flint, Michigan on
March 12, 1947, daughter of the late Brady and Lottie (Teeple) Ijames. She married Robert Pankey on August 24, 1985. Esther's greatest joy in life was her family. She was more than a grandmother, she was a defender, a cheerleader and best friend to all.
Esther also enjoyed traveling, singing and attending her grandchildren's school activities and athletic events. She had a special relationship with her nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews.
Esther is survived by her husband, Robert; Children, Monique Aftimos of Lapeer, Tim Batey (Barb) of Ypsilanti, Christina Sexstella (Anthony) of Japan, Kallie King of Fenton; grandchildren, George, Brady, Ramzi, Jalen, Cory (Brittnay), Tiffan, Nathan, Brittany, Michael; great-grandchildren, Addy, Brody, Sadie, Carter; sisters, Nancy (Darrell) Kaufeld of Clio, Sharon (Dick) Smith of Mt. Morris; brothers, Robert (Mary Jane) Ijames of Florida, John (Darla) Ijames of Davison.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Brady and Lottie Ijames.
FUNERAL HOME:
Allen Funeral Home
9136 Davison Road
Davison, Michigan 48423
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