Esther Duckett

Esther M. Duckett, 78, of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri with her loving son by her side.

Esther was born March 28, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, to Ray Calvin Gilmore and Myrtle Viola (Breeden) Gilmore. Esther married John Duckett July 2, 1966 in Poplar Bluff.

Esther was a member of Friendship Missionary Baptist Church. She was a life-time resident of Poplar Bluff. She enjoyed drawing, and loved to read. Esther especially loved to spend time with her family.

Esther is survived by her son, Robert (Jo-Andrea) Duckett of Poplar Bluff; one brother, Virgil (Linda) Gilmore of Poplar Bluff; three sisters, Ruth (Bill) Dee, Martha Darnell, and Marg Odom, all of Poplar Bluff; and two grandsons, Seth Duckett and Caleb Duckett, both of Alaska. She was preceded in death by her parents: Ray and Myrtle Gilmore; her husband John Duckett; two brothers, Philip “Dude” Gilmore and Elvis Gilmore; and one sister, Luetta Gilmore. A host of family and friends also survive.

The family asked for donations to be made to Friendship Missionary Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff instead of flowers.

Visitation will be held at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Chapel. Funeral service will follow at 10 a.m. with Rev. Charles Pratt officiating. Interment will follow at Chapel Hill Cemetery in Williamsville. Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.

Condolences may be made online at www.fitchhillisfh.com or on the Fitch-Hillis Facebook page.