Esther Clements

PERRYVILLE, Mo. -- Esther Minnie Clements, 90, of Perryville died Friday, March 27, 2009, at Independence Care Center of Perry County.

She was born Aug. 5, 1918, at Lixville, Mo., daughter of Christian and Josephine Behrle Clements.

Clements was an egg inspector. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary.

Survivors include a daughter, Jane Marie Mueller of Perryville; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and a sister.

Friends may call from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and from 6:30 to 9 a.m. Monday at Young and Sons Funeral Home in Perryville. A Catholic wake will be held at 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Apple Creek, Mo., with the Rev. Tony Dattilo officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.