Esther Patrice Caldwell Jones

THE OBITUARY Esther Patrice Caldwell Jones Esther Patrice Caldwell Jones was born on October 31, 1970, to Patricia A. Caldwell and the late, Richard Jessie Caldwell in Oakland California. She accepted Christ and was baptized at an early age at Christian Love Fellowship Church in Ypsilanti, MI where she regularly attended church and participated in youth activities. As an adult she continued her Christian walk and for a season attended Perfecting Church in Detroit, MI. Later, she joined Vineyard Churches in both Ann Arbor, MI and Phoenix, AZ. Although a Christian, for several years, she investigated the teachings of the Baha’i and Buddhism before returning to her Christian roots, where she remained until her passing. An enthusiastic and lifelong student, Esther began her education in the Ann Arbor Public School System and was a graduate of Ypsilanti High School. Following high school, she attended Eastern Michigan University and later continued her education with additional occupational training. In 2008 she enrolled in the Academy of Art University where she took courses over the next 8 years. On Valentine’s Day 2001, Esther married her best friend of over 10 years, George Edward Jones, IV and they embarked on life together. Esther and George took their vows seriously and remained together, weathering the many storms and trials of life, through sickness and in health, until her passing. Esther was always an industrious woman; whatever she set her mind to do, she achieved. After trying her hand at various jobs, she became extremely interested in becoming an entrepreneur. She pursued it and was successful, first owning a Mortgage Company for several years and later a travel agency. Yet her lifelong dream was to become an artist – a dream Esther pursued and fulfilled – creating wonderful abstract paintings and sculptures. Her personal mission was to “introduce the world to my world through my expression of Art ... To me art is an expression of the soul.” Esther’s artwork was so phenomenal that at the time of her passing, she had well over 12,000 followers on social media. On Esther’s personal Facebook page, she described herself as “…an Abstract Artist, Sculptor, Animal and Nature lover, Traveler, Mother”. For all her accomplishments in life, her greatest legacy was her love and commitment to family. Esther was a dedicated, fierce, and loving mother who believed in her family and always put them first. She regularly made time to take them on family adventures and their weekly “Family night” was an important part of their lives. Even after losing the use of her legs, Esther homeschooled her children from her wheelchair, exposing them to art, music, and language. Esther was a compassionate and caring woman who had a tender heart for animals and passed that love on to her children. Their family includes a collection of pets, some of which Esther adopted. Esther was a strong, determined woman, never a quitter, and not easily daunted - not even by her many health challenges. She did not quit on life … she did not quit on herself … and she did not quit on those she loved. Even through her most recent health challenges, Esther remained optimistic. After a lengthy illness and fighting the good fight of faith, Esther transitioned from this life on September 3rd, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Jessie Caldwell and grandparents Alexander and Esther Campbell. She leaves to cherish her memories: her beloved husband of 20 years, George Edward Jones, IV; children, Zepporah, Gabriel, Angel, and George Edward V; granddaughter Marcilena Lee (all of Las Vegas, NV); her brother and best friend, The Hon. Victor Finel Caldwell, J.D. (New York City, NY); brothers David and Richard Caldwell (Los Angeles, CA); and one sister Jessica Caldwell; one Aunt Barbara Campbell, (Saginaw, MI); one uncle, Eric Campbell (Saginaw, MI); and a host of beloved cousins and dear friends.

Esther Patrice Caldwell Jones

October 31, 1970 - September 3, 2021