On Monday, February 9, 2026, Esther Lucille Pearson of Indianapolis, Indiana born July 15, 1945, to Esther Lorene and Perry Thomas Brown in Rising Sun, Indiana and was welcomed into her heavenly home. Though are hearts are broken she will be fondly remembered for her spirit, spunk, grit, clocks, and calendars.

She is survived by her loving son, David (Mona) Thomas, two loving daughters Kathleen (Jeremiah) Brown, Jennifer (David) Sayor; sisters, Opal Curry, Karen Duff, and Marietta (Spencer) Woods, 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews

Esther was preceded in death by her son, Daniel Thomas, twin children Kristine and Jeffrey, her mother, Esther Brown, father Perry Brown, brothers, Meredith, Jerry, Bernard, and Gordon.

“Though he brings grief, he will show compassion, so great is his unfailing love.”

-Lamentations 3:32