Esther Naomi McGranahan - 1934-2009
Esther Naomi McGranahan, 75, of Ashland, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Oakmont Manor in Flatwoods. She was born April 23, 1934, to the late Walter Caldwell and Layla Williams. She was raised by her grandparents, Cantas and Alice Williams.
She was the former owner of Giovanni's in Catlettsburg and attended Crum Chapel Church.
She was preceded in death by a son, Douglas McGranahan; and a brother, Ed Caldwell, Jr.
Surviving are a son, Willis Keith McGranahan of Ashland; four daughters, Kathy Runyon of Flatwoods, Ruth Murphy of Inverness, Fla., Anita Williamson of Homosassa, Fla. and Karen Williams of Floral City, Fla.; a sister, JoAnn Simpson of Ashland; and 7 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at Crum Chapel Church by Pastor Bill Smith. Interment will be in Golden Oaks Memorial Gardens.
Friends may call from noon until the time of service Monday at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Oakmont Manor Nursing Home, 1100 Grandview Drive Flatwoods, KY 41139.