Esther Hunt Padget
Columbia- Graveside service for Esther Hunt Padget, 91, will be held on Friday, November 13, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at St. Andrews Lutheran Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service.
Mrs. Padget passed away Tuesday, November 10, 2015. She was born March 7, 1924 at the family home in Saluda, SC. She was a daughter of the late Dr. J.A. Hunt and Emma Julia Schumpert Hunt. She was a graduate of Saluda High School and attended Anderson Junior College. She was a graduate of University of South Carolina with a B.A. in Elementary Education.
On June 27, 1946 she married H. Fletcher Padget, Jr. and during Esther and Fletcher’s 50 years of marriage, Esther never worked outside the home. Her happiest roles were homemaker, mother, and hostess. The Padget home was always open to family and friends. The dining room was the setting for countless dinner parties and holiday celebrations. Decorating for each holiday and season was Esther’s forte. The downstairs playroom was the scene of many memorable theme parties, and the late night pool and pingpong tournaments. The kitchen table, where Esther could usually be found, was always ready for spur of the moment visits. Many happy hours were spent in a cappella sing-alongs around the dinner table after a good meal-or in songfests around the piano as she played all the old traditional hymns and all the old favorites from the “Great American Songbook.”
Esther and Fletcher joined St. Mark United Methodist Church in the Earlewood area in 1951. In 1959 they built their home in the St. Andrews area near where Dutch Square Mall would eventually be developed. Over the years she was involved with various women’s clubs, bridge clubs, Brownie Scouts, Cub Scouts, girls softball and bowling leagues. Esther enjoyed crossword puzzles, word games, card games, soap operas, dark chocolate, and she inherited a love for birds from her mother which she passed on to her children.
Esther’s greatest role was that of mother to her three children, but she readily and easily assumed the role of “second Mother” to many, many younger friends-and eventually became “Grannie Ez” to an even younger generation.
She is survived by daughter, Avice P. Brock and her husband Jake Brock of Columbia; sons, H.F. (Hank) Padget III of Columbia and Mark H. Padget and wife K.C. Padget of Jacksonville, FL.; grandson, Jason Jamie Putnam and fiancé Eliza Williams; granddaughter, Samantha Hunt Padget,; Grandson, Travis Clark Padget and wife McKenzie Padget,; great granddaughter, Blake Riley Padget. Predeceased by Husband; Parents; sister Avice H. Kaiser (Mrs. B.C.) of Nashville, TN; sister Eliza H. Peeler (Mrs. T.A.) of Shelby, NC.
The family would like to express their thanks to the caregivers at Amedisys Home Health Care, Amedisys Hospice Care, and Agape Hospice House.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Mark UMC, 3200 Lyles St., Columbia, SC 29201 or to a charity of one’s choice.
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November 20, 2015
Michael Tucker
Hank and family, Sorry to learn of your mom's passing. I learned from Brent Holcomb. I hope that you and your family are doing OK. My prayers are that you will be comforted by the Lord as you grieve. You will remember that my mom and dad (Tom and Nan Tucker) used to play bridge with your folks in the early to mid 60s. I have fond memories of hanging out at your home and also going out with our parents for oyster stew. I still tell friends today about your awesome playroom with jukebox AND Coke machine.
November 15, 2015
Nancy Leath Chastain
Hank,
I just learned of your mothers passing. Sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. I pray God surrounds you with his peace and comfort . God bless.
November 14, 2015
Rachel LaLiberte
Avice, Hank and Mark: I am so sorry that you have lost your mom. I miss all of you and have many fond memories of you all. I lost my Joe three years ago and you are all in my memories of him and you, Take care of yourselves and God bless you all. Love, Rachel LaLiberte.
November 14, 2015
Rosemary Knowlton
Hank and Family, We are so sorry to read of your mom's passing. I remember meeting her at your house when I saw all your Christmas trees. I know your mom leaves a huge void and will be missed by many, but remember as long as you have her memories and hold her in your hearts,she will never truly be gone. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you, your mom and your entire family. With love, sympathy and prayers, Rosemary Knowlton and Beth Settle
November 13, 2015
love from jim elzie livingston
November 13, 2015
To the Padgett Family, Avice, Hank and Mark. Please accept my sincere sympathy for your loss. I have fond memories of Esther, Flether and your entire family. My God bless her.
Weldon Waites
November 13, 2015
Barbara White
Hank: So sorry to hear of your mother's passing. I had the pleasure of speaking to her over the phone a few times and she was so sweet and delightful to talk with. My prayers go out to you and your family for your loss.
November 12, 2015
Horace Padgett
I went through 1st grade all the way thru hugh school with Esther in Saluda schools. She was a very smart and intelligent friend and she never changed. Her husband, Fletcher was my cousin and the same could be said about him. I was pleased to read her obituary about her life and how she enjoyed living it, My deepest condolences go to her son and daughter,
November 12, 2015
As you grieve, know that we are remembering you and honoring the memory of Ms. Esther Hunt Padget.
Your College of Education Family
University of South Carolina
November 12, 2015
Don Golightly
Esther was such an important part of my family, as Judy and I grew up with mother in the Earlewood Park area. Our prayers are with Avice, Hank and Mark and we give thanks for her life.
November 12, 2015
Mark, KC, and Family,
Please accept my deepest condolences during your loss.
Kristie
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