Obituary of Esther A. Bills

Esther Anna Bills, age 91, passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Sunday, October 14, 2018 at her home in Mio. Esther was born in Comins, Michigan on February 9, 1927, a daughter of the late Carrie (Beaber) and William Emig. She married Robert M. Bills in June of 1948, with the couple settling on a farm in Mio, MI. Bob preceded her in death in 1978 in an aircraft accident in Alaska. This was a life changing event for Esther, leading to deeper trust in Jesus, her Lord and Savior. Even in her final days she continued to quote Deuteronomy 31:8: "The LORD himself goes before you and will be with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged." Esther was a true homemaker, an excellent cook and seamstress. She was an accomplished artist who painted beautifully and made creatively unique pottery. She also enjoyed gardening, walking, and playing cards with friends. Esther was a very active member of the Tri Point Church of God and regularly volunteered at His Love Family Recourses in Mio. Esther is survived by her children: Mark Bills, Barbara Bills and Diane (William) Maier; grandchildren: Mark Bills II, Jessica (Lyndsey) Dymond, Elise (Perry) Clouse, Robert Wiley Bills and Meg (Corey) Engelhart; great grandchildren: Tucker Bills, Elley Bills, Danforth Engelhart, Melody Esther Engelhart and Sophia Clouse; her sister: Velma Ouimette; and her brother: Frank (Gloria) Emig. She was preceded in death by her parents William and Carrie Emig, her husband Robert Bills, sisters: Beulah Collins and Elsie Guedel; and her brothers: Elton, Wilbert and Gene Emig. Visitation: Tuesday, Oct. 23, 2018 from 6:30 - 8:30 PM and Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 10 – 11 AM. Service celebrating the life of Esther Anna Bills: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 11 AM, with lunch following. Visitations and Service held at Tri Point Church of God, 831 W. Miller Road Mio, MI 48647, with Pastor Bill Jones officiating. In accordance with Esther's wishes, cremation has taken place and Interment of Ashes at Kittle Cemetery Mio, MI with family. Please, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Tri Point Church of God (building debt), 831 W. Miller Road Mio, MI 48647 https://clear-give.com/egive3/index.cfm?page=donate; Hospice of Helping Hands, 322 W. Houghton Ave, West Branch, MI 48661 https://www.wbrmc.com/donate; or His Love Family Resources, PO Box 217, Mio, MI 48647 www.hislovemio.org .