Esther L. (Newman) Avery

Esther L. (Newman) Avery, 71, of Zanesville, gained her heavenly wings at 6:53 A.M. on Friday, February, 17, 2023, at Genesis Hospice Morrison-House surrounded by her loving family.  She was born May 9, 1951, in Zanesville, a daughter of the late Alfred and Virginia (Kennedy) Newman. She was the Pastor of the #10 Mission in Glouster Ohio. Esther was ordained as a Pastor in the Christian Nation Church.

She is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Kenneth D. Avery Sr., whom she married, May 8, 1976; two daughters, Monica (John) Myers and Melissa Avery; three grandchildren, Janae, Bradley and Lillian; three sisters, Dianna Baum, Sheila (Dennis) Hood and Sharon (Denny) Adams; and one brother, Rev. Terry D. (Laura) Newman.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Kenneth D. “Bud” Avery Jr. and a brother-in-law Charles Baum.

Friends and family may call from 4:00 - 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at the BOLIN-DIERKES FUNERAL HOME, 1271 BLUE AVENUE, ZANESVILLE. Funeral services will be held at The Union Tabernacle Church, 2433 Hartford Avenue, Zanesville, at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, February 23, 2023, with Pastor Daniel Edwards, Rev. Mark Avery, and Rev. Terry Newman officiating.  Friends may call one hour prior to the funeral service at the Church. She will be laid to rest at Duncan Falls Cemetery, Duncan Falls, beside her beloved son “Bud”.

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