Esther Alice James, age 96, of Gallipolis, passed away on Thursday November 15, 2018 at Abbyshire Place. Born July 3, 1922 in Eno, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Levi and Reva Rupe Reynolds. In addition to her parents she was preceded by her Husband, Wendell James whom she married on July 31, 1941 in Bidwell, the Rev. J. L. Stephenson officiated and Wendell preceded her on July 23, 1982; also preceded is a Daughter; Gerry Rothgeb; a Brother; Ralph Reynolds and 3 Sisters; Florence Erwin, Helen Ferrell, and Frances Hanna.

Esther retired from the Gallipolis Developmental Center in May, 1978 after 30 years of service.

She is survived by a Daughter; Martha (David) Kelley of Gallipolis; a Son in law Robert ' Bob' Rothgeb of Gallipolis; Grandchildren; James Rothgeb of Gallipolis, Michael Kelley of Parkersburg, Steven Kelley of Cortland, Ohio and Sean (Carly) Kelley of Gallipolis; 1 Great Grandson; Cory Kelley of Wyoming, MI.; 1 Great Granddaughter; Harper Grace Kelley of Gallipolis; and by 2 Sisters; Lucille Thaxton of Gallipolis, and Louise White of Huntington, WV.

Graveside services will be 2:00 PM. Sunday November 18, 2018 at Gravel Hill Cemetery with Pastor Junior Preston officiating.

Pallbearers will be: Robert Rothgeb, James Rothgeb, David Kelley, Michael Kelley, Steven Kelley, and Cory Kelley.

Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home is assisting the family.

An online guest registry is available at www.waugh-halley-wood.com