Esther Louise Colf, age 97, of Fayetteville, TN, passed away on January 20, 2024, at Donalson Care Center in Fayetteville. Mrs. Colf was born on January 8, 1927, in Worcester, MA, to the late Joseph and Catherine Maloney Palmieri.
She moved wit her family to Ypsilanti, MI when she was a child. Mrs. Colf was a devoted wife and loving mother to her family. Esther was a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church in Fayetteville, TN.
Ether was preceded in death by her husband, Lester L. Colf; son, Larry Colf; sisters, Anna Beard, and Joan Mason; brothers, Charles Palmieri and Robert Palmieri; and a grandson, Scott Colf.
Survivors include her children, Lester L. Colf, Jr. (Dreama) of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Ronald A. Colf of Fayetteville, TN, and Linda L. Messer (Douglas) of Fayetteville, TN; grandson, Brian Colf; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Colf will be buried next to her beloved husband in Highland Cemetery in Ypsilanti, MI.
Higgins Funeral Home is honored to be serving the family of Esther Louise Colf.
I am truly sorry to hear of the passing of my precious Mrs Colf, how I would love to sing with her our song, when the moon hits your eye like a big piece of pie, That’s Amore, and talking about cooking and her laugh, my deepest condolences to her family sending healing hugs and prayers, RIP Mrs. Colf I was so happy I got to know you.
God bless this sweet lady and her life!