Esther F. Morford, 95, of Taylor Ridge, passed away on Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Avonlea Cottages, Milan. Services for Mrs. Morford will be 10 am, Thursday at Wheelan-Pressly Funeral Home & Crematory, Milan. Visitation will be Wednesday from 5 pm to 7 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Taylor Ridge United Methodist Church, Alzheimer's Association, or to a charity of your choice.

Esther was born on October 12, 1924 in Smithshire, Illinois, the daughter of Homer and Mary (Cooper) Clark. She married Lossee Morford on September 1, 1946 in Seaton, Illinois. He preceded her in death on July 8, 2016. Mrs. Morford was a teacher, principal, homemaker, quilter, and a fiber artist. Esther was a member of the Taylor Ridge United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star Lodge 617, Quilters Guild, Illinois Teachers Association, National Education Association, and the Retired Teachers Association.

Survivors include a son, Stephen (Bernadette) Morford, Bettendorf, IA.; daughters, Janet (John) Walker, Valparaiso, IN., Pamela (Tony) Whittington, Andalusia, IL.; nine grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

Esther was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Lossee; brothers, Loren Clark, Dr. Marvin Clark and an infant brother, George Clark. We would also like to thank the staff at Avonlea Cottage for their many kindnesses shown to our mother over the years. They are truly a part of our family and we will be forever grateful for their hard work and dedication.

Online condolences may be left for the family at wheelanpressly.com