Esther A. Phelps Barthlow

Esther A. Phelps Barthlow, 87 of Frederick passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2008 at Citizens Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center.

Born March 13, 1921 in Frederick she was the daughter of the late Clara G. and John L. Pittinger.

Twice married she was the wife of the late Charles A. Phelps and the late Millard E. Barthlow.

Esther was a homemaker for most of her life. She worked for Price Eclectic and also the Frederick County Department of Social Services where she provided Home Health Care to the elderly until her retirement in 1981. She also cared for many children in her home as a day care provider.

She loved beautiful flowers and gardening. She spent many nights canning fresh fruits and vegetables for her family for the winter months.

She also loved to read and recite poetry.

She is survived by her seven children, Nancy L. Bell and husband Harry of Rohresville, John C. Phelps and wife Linda of Pensacola, FL, Anna S. Etchison and husband Lee of Frederick, Trudy Printz and husband Ernest of Frederick, Regina Graber and husband Mark of Martinsburg, W. VA, Charles W. Phelps and wife Linda of Brunswick and Kenneth A. Phelps of Frederick. She is also survived by 18 grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by a grandson, Charles L. Bell.

Esther also leaves behind very dear and lifelong friends, Katherine Lake and Ruby Neel of Frederick and Jim and Regina Raun of Barra Do Pirai, Brazil.

She will be sadly missed by those who loved her.

She was also a member of New Market United Methodist Church.

Visitation: The family will receive friends at the Stauffer Funeral Home, 1621 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick on Sunday, October 19 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Services: Funeral services will be held on Monday, October 20 at 1:00 PM at the funeral home with Rev. Dr. Raymond Moreland officiating.

Interment will be in St. Paul's Cemetery, Point of Rocks, Maryland.