Esther Elizabeth Russell, beloved daughter of Joseph and Betty was born on March 15, 1958 in Baltimore, Maryland. She departed this life on Thursday, May 29, 2008 suddenly and without warning. During her early elementary schools, Esther attended Baltimore City Public Schools and later went on to Saint James and Saint John Catholic School, and lastly attended Harbor City Trade School for obtaining skills which would take her to pursuing work in the nursing and caretaking field as a private duty nurse and later found an interest in Ministry. Esther found pleasure in watching her daily soaps and favorite television shows. Esther leaves to mourn: her mother, Betty Wilson; one son, Anthony Taylor; one daughter-in-law Wayanette Taylor, two sisters, Mindy Russell in Baltimore, Roberta Williams in Virginia; one brother-in-law, Johnathan Williams of Virginia; two uncles, Willie Russell and Alfoster Russell; two aunts, Dorothy Russell and Betty Russell of Richmond, Virginia; two step sisters, Sinora and Sinetress Wilson, both of Baltimore; five grandchildren, Phillip, James, Roderick, Charles, and Tyler; three nephews, Eric, Christopher and Zecharias; two nieces, Danielle and Felicia, and a host of other family members and friends.