Graveside service for Esther Sandra Rodgers will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, March 9, 2018 at Luna Assembly of God Cemetery. Cedar Crest Baptist Church Pastor Greg Clark will officiate under the direction of Kilpatrick Funeral Home West Monroe.Esther Sandra Rodgers (Essie), 84, entered into eternal rest on the morning of March 4, 2018. Essie was born March 16, 1933 to Ernest Anderson and Lillie Herschbach in San Francisco, CA. Essie was married to previously deceased Bruce Rodgers for 47 years. She was the loving mother of Jeff Rodgers, wise grandmother of Jordan Rodgers, and appreciative mother-in-love of Tracie Rodgers. Essie was a volunteer chaplain for many years, visiting and ministering to patients at local hospitals in West Monroe and Monroe.Essie is additionally survived by her twin brother Ernie Anderson, brother in law Drexall Rodgers, and sister in law Pat Rodgers, and many nieces and nephews.Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.kilpatrickfuneralhomes.comKilpatrick Funeral HomeWest Monroe, LA