Esther Belke Jollett, 96, of South Padre Island, Texas passed away on October 22, 2022.
Esther was born on September 15, 1926, daughter of Henry and Emma Belke of Alamo, Texas.
Esther married Lewis L. Jollett (deceased) in 1945. During their 75 year marriage, they lived in several states
before settling in Atlanta, Georgia and later on Lake Lanier.
A beautiful woman inside and out, Esther was the heart of the family. She was devoted to her family and the
lessons of balancing work and leisure were passed down to her children. She was a wonderful mother who will
be greatly missed. She displayed amazing southern hospitality by always welcoming family, friends, and guests
into her home. Where food, music, games, laughter, and stories were shared.
Having grown up on a farm in Texas, she could drive a tractor and then return home to sew a dress and bake a
pie. Esther was a talented amateur artist who painted and created stained glass. Her resourcefulness and
artistic abilities earned her the title, “Wonder Woman,” from her grandchildren.
As a true Texan, she convinced her husband upon his retirement that it was time to get back to Texas!” Her last
thirty years were spent in the state she loved the most.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded by her sister, Leona Madden and brothers, Leonard
Belke and Eugene Belke.
Esther is survived by her daughter, Saundra J. Tewes and son, Lewis D. Jollett (Carol); sisters, Dorothy Morton
and Diana Tabor. She is also survived by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Ryan Funeral Home, 12819
Spotswood Trail Ruckersville, VA 22968. Followed by a graveside service at 11:15 A.M. at Holly Memorial
Gardens.
An online guestbook is available at www.ryanfuneral.com
Ryan Funeral Home of Ruckersville is in charge of arrangements.