Esther L. Bays Stewart, 54, of Gallipolis, Ohio passed away on Friday, May 18, 2007 at the Holzer Medical Center. She was born on November 14, 1952 in Gallia County, Ohio to the late Wilmer Parsons and Helen Baird Parsons. Esther is survived by two sons, Billy Bays and John Bays both of Gallipolis, 4 Grandsons, Kyle Bays, Steven, Stormy and Shane Bays; two brothers Wilmer Parsons of Jackson, and Ray Parsons of Gallipolis, one sister Dottie Taylor of Middleport, Ohio. Esther was preceded in death by her husband, Charles William Bays, Sr. on November 28, 1996 and by one son Steve Bays. Services will be 1 pm Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at Willis Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Barcus officiating. Burial will follow in Centenary Cemetery. Friends may call on Monday, May 21, 2007 from 6-8 PM at Willis Funeral Home. Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Cemetery: 2007-05-22 Centenary Cemetery Centenary OH US Visitation: 2007-05-21 18:00:00-20:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US Service: 2007-05-22 13:00:00 Willis Funeral Home Gallipolis OH US