Esther Emma (Martin) Pense entered into heavenly rest on November 18, 2018. Esther had turned 89 years old on November 11, 2018. She was born in Cornwall, Missouri to Mary R. (Francis) and Harry C. Martin. Esther married the love of her life, Clifford L. Pense, on January 25, 1953.

Preceding her in death were her parents and husband, one brother and sister-in-law Marvin (Bonnie) Martin, one son-in-law, Randy Shoemaker.

Survivors include; children – David (Charlet) Pense of Fredericktown, Missouri; Larry (Patty) Pense of Glenpool, Oklahoma; Cindy Pense Shoemaker of Fredericktown, Missouri.  Granddaughters include – Chelsea Pense (Tyler) Rehkop; Molly Boyd; Cristen Pense, all of Fredericktown, Missouri. Grandsons include – Jeffrey (Sammi) Pense of Glenpool, Oklahoma; Tommy (Amanda) Boyd; Joey Boyd, all of Farmington, Missouri. Great-grandchildren; Landyn Pratt, Noah and Kinsley Boyd, Beck and Carter Rehkop, Elliot, Stella, Reid and Fletcher Pense. Numerous nieces and nephews.

Esther attended Cornwall Presbyterian Church, teaching Sunday School class and playing the piano. She later attended the Presbyterian Church in Fredericktown. Her love of antiques brought her to many auctions in the area. Clifford and Esther spent time traveling and spending winter months in Florida where they went sight-seeing and loved going to the flea markets.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Snowdenville Cemetery or Safe Harbor Hospice.