Esther Eldridge was born on March 8, 1926 in Memphis, TN. She entered into rest September 24, 2017 in Fort Smith, AR. Esther is preceded in death by her spouse, Howard Eldridge; parents, Everett and Anna Hobbs; and six siblings. She is survived by son, Steven (Kenda) Eldridge of Brownsburg, IN; daughter, Marilyn (Darvin) Teague of Hackett, AR; and son, James (Kim) Eldridge of Commerce, GA. Also survived by nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Esther''s lifelong profession was serving the Lord. A visitation will be held Wednesday September 27, 2017 from 5-7 pm with a funeral service at 10:00 am on Thursday September 28, 2017. All services and interment will be held at Northridge Woodhaven Funeral Home and Cemetery.