Esther Wardlow was born on October 1, 1947, in lake, Ms. She departed this life October 28, 2022. Esther accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at a young age, and later became a beloved member of Little Rock Missionary Baptist church. Esther graduated from North Gulfport High School in 1966. She worked at Huntington Ingalls Shipbuilding as a paint clerk for 33 years and served on the usher board at Little Rock MB church. Esther was one of the founders of the Diamond Social Club where she served for 25 years. during her tenure she mentored many young girls and provided scholarships to deserving youth. Esther was also a member of the Red Hatters' Society.

Esther is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wardlow of 35 years; her parents George and Mozelle McBride; Mary Grandberry, James "buddy" (Clancy) McBride, Willie George McBride, Bobby McBride, Dorothy McBride Daniels, and Martha McBride Sullivan.

She leaves to celebrate her legacy her daughters, Didgrie(Cedric) Ward, Nicole Hyman; stepson Ryan walker, devoted nephew Frederick McBride, and one brother Howard(Brenda) McBride. She leaves 7 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and many dear friends and relatives.