Anita A. Esser 75 was born in Columbia Missouri on July 29, 1934 to Rubye Ruth (Farmer) and Irl J.J. Traxler. She lived most of her childhood in California until marrying Ronal J. Franklin on October 20, 1950 at the tender age of 16. By the age of 22 she had four children. She divorced in 1963. She married for the second time ironically on October 20, 1965 to Clarence J. Esser
Our Mother lost her battle with life following complications during her stay in the hospital. She joined the Lord at 9:50 A.M. on Sunday, October 4, 2009. She is survived by her four daughters, Ronna J. Clayton, Marilyn K. Franklin, Cindi L. Post and Ruth L. Becker, a grandson, John H. Burgess, granddaughters Jennifer D. Clayton and Jamie L. Clayton, a great grandson, Johnathan W. Burgess. She is also survived by her step-daughter, Susan Esser Neet.
She was a faithful, Christian lady and will live eternal life in the house of the Lord forever. God Bless you, see you in the morning Mom.
A visitation will be held from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, October 7, 2009 at Serenity Meadows Chapel with funeral services beginning at 11:00 A.M. at the funeral home.
A special heartfelt thank you to the staff at Brandon Regional Hospital for taking care of our mother during her stay. Those who wish may make contributions in her name to the American Cancer Society.