L. Esther Bright, age 94, of Galion passed away Sunday October 18, 2026 at her home, just as she preferred in her favorite chair in the early morning hours.
Born March 9, 1932, in Petersburg, Indiana, she was the daughter of the late Carlin and Flossie (Arnold) Preston.
On May 30, 1952 she married the love of her life James “Jim” Ray Bright. Together Jim and Esther were married 58 years. She was a faithful member of the Galion Grace Point Church where she was very active. She worked as a receptionist and computer operator at Dr. Loggins’ office. She enjoyed sewing and working in her yard and flower garden. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and attending any activity or sporting event that they were involved in. She enjoyed flying with Jim and was a big Ohio State Buckeye fan.
She is survived by her children: Pam Bright and Troy (Cindy) Bright, Pam’s children: Marcus (Marissa) and Houston (Peyton) Blair, and Troy and Cindy’s children: Colby (Shelly), Darin (Amanda), Troy D (Brittany), Cameron (Kristen) and Jeremiah Bright, great-grandchildren: Mac, Miller, Maci, Leighton, Paris, and Kehlani Blair and Ethan, Ellie, Jayle, Isla, and Jovi Bright, brother-in-law Jerry Carter, sister-in-law Phyllis Porter and numerous nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters: Ruth (Bob) Snyder, Carolyn (Elza) Henson and Mary Carter, brother-in-law Wes Porter and her in-laws Ralph and Lillie Bright.
The family will receive friends from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM Saturday October 24, 2026 at Grace Point Church, 683 Portland Way North , Galion, Ohio 44833 where services will follow at 10:30 AM with Pastor Paul Walter officiating.
Richardson Davis Chapel of Snyder Funeral Homes in Galion is honored to serve the family of Esther Bright, and condolences may be made to them at www.SnyderFuneralHomes.com.
Funeral Home: Snyder Funeral Home Richardson Davis Chapel
Website: snyderfuneralhomes.com