Esther Penton

Esther Raines Penton passed away in Metairie Healthcare Nursing Home on April 3, 2020, at the age of 100. She was a 1937 graduate of Loranger High School. She answered the call during WWII, while her future husband went off to war, as an electrician’s assistant in the shipyards. She supported her family in numerous ways, notably as a seamstress, including making custom shirts for President Truman. A true Matriarch that was known for her country cooking. Her life of giving marked by finding garage sale treasures and fixing broken items only to give them away. A long time member of Glendale and later Bethel Missionary Baptist Church. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Penton, her parents, Rev. and Mrs. Elustres S. Raines and many siblings. She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Norman R. Penton (Marliss), Terry L. Penton (Sherree) and Naomi P. McDonald (Michael). She is also survived by her grandchildren, Marlin, Miramoni, Tamara, Chad, Fallon, Taylor and many great and great-great grandchildren. Arrangements are private and for immediate family only. Due to current Global pandemic restrictions, please do not attend. Thoughts, prayers and remembrance of the beautiful memories she has given us is fitting. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Reed-Raines Memorial Garden in memory of Esther Raines Penton: Reed-Raines Memorial Garden c/o Nola R. Homer/Smith, 80020 Woodland Drive, Bush, LA 70431