December 25, 1948 – April 17, 2025
Obituary
Esther Kay (Hammond) Gallardo, age 76, passed away April 17, 2025, in Nacogdoches, Texas. Esther was born December 25, 1948, in Junction City, Kansas to Leroy John Hammond and Lois May (Debenham) Hammond. She graduated from Junction City High School. Esther was not only a beautician for a portion you her career, but also a debt collector. Esther loved knitting and crocheting things for her family. One of the other passions that Esther had was to color pictures. She also was a member of the Church of Latter-day Saints in Nacogdoches, Texas.
Esther is survived by Daughter: Heather Gallardo; Sisters: Joyce Bulington and husband Zelith, Carol Whisman and husband Mike, Donna Poole and husband Ross; Son in Law Mark D. Nelson Sr.; Granddaughters: Patricia Johnson, Jeanne Ann Nelson; Grandson: Mark D. Nelson Jr.
Mrs. Gallardo was preceded in death by her father Leroy John Hammond and her mother Lois May (Debenham) Hammond; Former Husband George Gallardo; Nephew Ross Poole Jr.; niece Carie Poole.
Mrs. Gallardo greatest achievement was being a grandmother, sister, mother, friend to every person she met. She was a devout Christian and a very loving person to all that she met.
A visitation for Esther will be held Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors, 5400 North Street, Nacogdoches, Texas. Following the visitation will be a graveside service at 2:30 PM at Woodlawn Heights Cemetery, Hwy 259, Mount Enterprise, TX 75681.
Arrangements are under the directions of Cason Monk-Metcalf Funeral Directors.