Estelle Vivian Baldridge Kuespert

ESTELLE VIVIAN BALDRIDGE KUESPERT went to be with the Lord on May 23, 2014 after living nearly 90 years in Arkansas. She was born on Aug. 30 in Benton, Ark. to the late Vernon & Bonnie Baldridge. She is preceded in death by her parents; & brothers, Vernon Baldridge and Arthur Baldridge; her sister-in-law, Ann Baldridge; and her son, Ken Brantley. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy Dailey (John) of Little Rock and Melissa Holder (David) of West Lafayette, Ind.; her daughter-in-law, Anne Brantley; grandchildren, Kim Canalas (Stephen), Toni Counts (Craig), Bryan Holder (Sara), Nathaniel Dailey (Sarah), Daniel Holder; 10 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was dear to her family and will be greatly missed. Estelle worked hard her whole life, retiring from the State of Arkansas after also working at Baptist Medical Center, Sears, and Radiology Associates. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. She enjoyed traveling, music, bird watching, spending time with her dog, Precious, and had a deep love of all animals. The family gives special thanks to the Gentiva Hospice team, Brett, Ashley, Mark, Stephanie, Trevor, Kay, and Scott and to The Lakes at Maumelle Health Care and Rehabilitation for their loving compassionate care of Estelle. In honor of Estelle, donations may be made to Gentiva Hospice, Central Arkansas Rescue Effort (CARE), and the Pulaski County Humane Society. Graveside Services will be held at Forest Hills Memorial Park on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 2:30 p.m. Visitation will follow immediately after the graveside services at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. at the Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home. Honorary pall bearers are John Dailey, David Holder, Bryan Holder, Nathaniel Dailey and Daniel Holder. Please share your memories of Estelle at www.griffinleggett.com.