Esther Jane Woolford, 81, of Filion passed away on Sunday, March 28, 2021 surrounded by her family, while under hospice care.

She was born July 1, 1939 in Grindstone City, daughter of the late Walter and Eveline (Berry) Iseler.

She married Walter A. Woolford on October 17, 1959 at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Kinde. He preceded her in death on March 15, 1997.

Mrs. Woolford was a member of the St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Kinde. She was a past member of the Port Hope Amvet Auxiliary, the Grindstone-Port Hope Sportsmen Club, where she was the secretary for several years, and had been a St. Peter's Lutheran Aid. Esther worked as an assistance cook for the Bad Axe Public Schools for 23 years, retiring in 1996. She had become "Grandma" to many of the students during her years there. She also enjoyed fishing, gardening, cooking, playing cards, and visiting with family and friends.

Esther is survived by her three children; Mark Woolford of Caseville, Todd Woolford of Kinde, and Robin Woolford (significant other  Brian Soper) of Elkton; her nine grandchildren, the late Alicia Brunni (Carl) of Caseville, Michelle Thumme of Adrian, Amanda (Kevin) Serra of Westland, Michael Woolford (fiancé Karie Nolan) of Kinde, Nichole (Brandon) Krozek of Bad Axe, Matthew (Kayla) Woolford of Oceanside, California, Jennifer Woolford (fiancé Cory Berens) of Snover, Nathan Bucholtz (significant other Ashley Stevenson) of Ubly,  Megan Woolford of Jacksonville, North Carolina; her nine great-grandchildren, Connor, Carley, Ariana, Linden, Matthew Jr., Avery, Jensen, Paisley, RaeLynn;  her precious cats Polly and Nelly; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter Alicia Brunni, two brothers, David Iseler and Kenneth Iseler, two sisters, Betty Engel and Amy Reinke, two sister-in-law, Esther Iseler and Doris Iseler , and two brothers-in-law, Walter Reinke and Edmund Engel.

Funeral Service for Esther will be on Thursday, April 1, at 12:00 PM at St. Peter's Lutheran Church in Kinde, with Rev. Larry Loree, Sr., officiating. Visitation will be on Wednesday at the MacAlpine Gage Chapel in Kinde from 2-8 PM, with a scripture service at 8:00 PM, and visitation also on Thursday at 11:00 until the time of service, at the church. Burial at New River Cemetery.

The family would like to thank A & D Hospice for all the extraordinary care they provided for Esther during these past months.

Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund in c/o of Todd Woolford.

Condolences may be shared at www.macalpinefuneralhome.com