Esther Bush Kees, age 94 of Russellville, Kentucky passed away Monday, July 15, 2024 at Creekwood Nursing and Rehab. She was born in Russellville, Kentucky on July 5, 1930 to the late Halfred Lee Bush and Addie Lou Smith Bush. She worked as a bookkeeper for various businesses. She was a member of Berea Christian Church and Church Treasurer for over 50 years. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Livingston Kees. She is survived by:
1 Son ~ John Kees and wife, Carol ~ Russellville, KY
2 Daughters ~ Carolyn Kees Baker and husband, Larry ~ Russellville, KY -Nancy Kees Golden and husband, Paul ~ Celina, TX
1 Brother ~ Ed Bush ~ Russellville, KY
8 Grandchildren
14 Great Grandchildren
1 Great Great Grandchild
Funeral Services for Esther Bush Kees will be conducted at 1:00 pm on Monday, July 22, 2024 at Summers and Son Funeral Home with Rev. Dan Lovell officiating with burial to follow in Berea Cemetery. Visitation at the funeral home will be held Sunday, July 21, 2024 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Monday from 8:00 am until the service hour of 1:00 pm.
Memorial donations may be made to the Berea Christian Church, c/o Marianne Keeton, 219 Center Street, Russellville, KY 42276
Pallbearers: Wade Baker, David Baker, Ben Kees, Adam Kees, Austin White and Nathan White
Honorary Pallbearers: Sheila White, Lori Mayhue, Carmen Tubbs and Meredith Cordova
