Obituary of Esther Eileen Parton

Springville Esther Eileen Parton, 90, of 4161 S. Owensburg Road, Springville, died at 7:45 am on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at her residence. Born November 5, 1921 in Marion Co., she was the daughter of Earl and Marjorie (Rumrill) Nail. She married Charles Parton on September 3, 1941 and he survives. She was an original roller derby competitor until WW II and retired from Otis Elevator in Bloomington. She was an avid horse lover and active in 4-H in Lawrence, Monroe and Greene counties. She supported the 4-H Horse and Pony club at the Bar-P ranch. She was a member of Delta Theta Tau Sorority. Survivors include her husband, Charles Parton of Springville; a daughter, Wilma Marple and husband, Rodney of Springville; a son, Michael Parton of Springville; a sister, June Kinder-Myers of Indianapolis; grandchildren, Brooke Parton, James Marple, David Marple and Alan Parton; great grandchildren, Lane Parton, Chrissy Robinson and Ashley Gagle. She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Joseph Parton; a brother, William Nail; sisters, Maxine Pauley and Wilma Nail. Funeral Information Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 14th in the Elmwood Chapel of the Day & Carter Mortuary with Jim Beery officiating. Burial will follow in Dishman Cemetery in Greene Co. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, July 13th and from 10:00 am until the hour of service on Saturday, July 14th at the Day & Carter Mortuary. The Delta Theta Tau Sorority will conduct a service at 7:00 pm on Friday, July 13th at the mortuary.