Esther K. Barto

Esther Kidd Barto, a lifelong resident of North Knoxville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 12, 2015. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother. By her example she showed how to live a life that counts for Christ. Her influence will be passed onto her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved doing for others. She was a longtime supporter of Knoxville Baptist Tabernacle and actively gave her time and energy. She worked for several years in the dental profession; the last ten years in her son’s dental office in Chattanooga. She will be remembered for her kind hearted and generous spirit! She is survived by her two sons Loren Barto, Jr. (Mary) and David Barto (Carol); grandchildren Steve Barto (Melinda); Missy Barto Bradley (Donald), Michael Barto (Danielle), and David Barto, Jr. (Farrah); great-grandchildren Steven J. Barto, Cameron Bradley, Lola Bradley, Carissa Bradley, Harper Barto and David Barto III. Family will receive friends from 11-1pm Sunday Dec. 27 at Mynatt Funeral Home Fountain City Chapel. Interment will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.