Esther Rose Elliott, 85 of Pleasant Hope, Mo, passed away Friday, March 4, 2016 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo.

Esther, the daughter of Charles and Ruby (Bailey) Brandwein, was born at Gradens Spring, Mo, and graduated from Marion C. Early High School in Morrisville, Mo. She was a homemaker and attended Fruitland Country Church. She is preceded in death by her parents: husband, Ernest and 2 sons: Charles and Jeff Dotson.

She is survived by one daughter, Tawnya Elliott and 2 sons; Terry Dotson and Ernie Elliott; 12 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren and 3 sisters: Loretta, Frances and Marijo

Memorial services will be Sunday, March 13, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. in Fruitland Country Church,
9925 N. Farm Road 123 Springfield, Mo., with Rev. Dann Master. Interment will be in White
Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield, Mo.