Esther Crawford Pillard, age 99, peacefully departed this life on March 8, 2025 embracing the promise of eternal rest with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. A Mass will be held 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Tama. Visitation will be one hour prior to her service at the church. Burial will follow in St. Patrick Catholic Cemetery in Tama.

In lieu of flowers the family requests that donations be made to St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Tama.

Kruse-Phillips Funeral Home, Tama-Toledo, is assisting the family with arrangements.