Esther Kaye Aldridge

Esther Kaye Aldrige, 67, of Shelbyville, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2013, at her residence. She was born April 30, 1945, to LeRoy Aldridge and Thelma Faye (Engle) Aldridge in Shelbyville. Survivors include daughter, April Tennant of Shelbyville; sons, Darren Hood of Waldron and Barry Hood of Noblesville; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sister, Ida Cox of St. Paul; and brothers, Lester Ray Aldridge of Shelbyville and Henry Aldridge of Lebanon. She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Dorothy Allen and Laurel Aldridge. Ms. Aldridge was a personal secretary for Robert Reed Enterprises and for the past 15 years she was employed with MacAllister Machinery in Indianapolis as a bookkeeper. She enjoyed crocheting and spending time on sunny beaches. Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10, 2013, at Murphy-Parks Funeral Service & Crematory, 703 S. Harrison St., Shelbyville. Funeral services will follow at 6 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home with Robert Prather officiating. A private family burial will be at a later date. Funeral Directors Greg A. Parks, Sheila J. Parks and Stuart H. Parks are honored to conduct the services for Ms. Aldridge. Online condolences may be shared at www.murphyparks.com .