Esther Marie (Raney) Bearden, 99, of Newport departed this life on February 11, 2023. She was born January 16, 1924, to Claude and Nellie (Ramsey) Masters.
Esther was a Beautician for over 30 years and owned her own salon. She loved basketball and played all through school. She enjoyed dancing, gardening, cooking and spending time with family. She was an active member of Immanuel Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Woody Bearden; her sons, Dave King, Gerald King, Gary King, Larry King, Lynn King; her grandsons; Scott King and Shawn King; her sisters, Vada Wadill, Lucille Wayland and Lillian Cowell.
She is survived by her daughter, Deborah Davidson of Houston Texas; her brother, Lehman Masters; her grandchildren, Gina King, Rhonda King, Penny King, Greg King, Erica Somes, Brandy Epperson, Jonathan King, Eric King, Brock King, Sarah Jones and fifteen great-grandchildren.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Jonathon King, Eric King, Brock King, Chad Epperson, Sam Roberts, and T.J. Burnside.
Graveside service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Watson Cemetery with Brother Bill Chambers officiating.
