Lucy Maria Esslinger Waller, age 73, of Florence, passed away July 15, 2023. A graveside service will be held Sunday, July 23 – 10:00 am at Florence City Cemetery.

Ms. Waller is preceded in death by her husband of 44 years and passed in 2013, Carl Waller; father, Donald C. Esslinger; mother, Margarethe Esslinger; and grandmother, Kathrina Lentz Esslinger.

She is survived by her children Lorri McAfee (Vic) and Landon Waller (Rebecca); siblings, Mike Esslinger, Donnie Esslinger, Jeannie Esslinger (Dwight), and Suzanne Esslinger. Additional survivors include grandchildren, Bailey Powell (Daniel), Austin Waller (Cheyanne) and Alex Waller (Jacob); great-grandchildren, Judah Powell, Ezra Powell, Miles Powell -on the way, Kora Waller, Olivia Waller, and Charlie Waller; nephews, Keith Motes and Chad Motes.

Mom loved creeks and exploring. She worked at American Motors in the 1970’s. She worked at EMC Hospital in the 1980’s, sold Real Estate in the late 1980’s, and 1990’s at Neese Real Estate. She spent her time teaching people to read and spent time with her family which she loved dearly.

In lieu of flowers please make donations to Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s.

The family would like to thank Southern Magnolia workers for excellent care and Gentiva Hospice for her extra care needs.

Southern Magnolia: April Largent, Regina Bennett, Tameria Sample, Pam Oswalt, Hailey Davis, Mollie Powers, Tabitha Sorrell, Michelle Helton, Shelbie Wilhite, Skylar Sample, Lauren Bobo, Misty Vega, Madison Davis, Courtney Hagar, Tammie Credille, and Carla Hawkins.

Hospice Gentiva workers: Tammy Hammock, Jessica Stafford, Holly Maness, and Ronnie.