Esther "Clarkson" Rines

Esther “Clarkson” Rines, age 81, of Knoxville, TN went home to be with the Lord Saturday, February 28, 2015 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. Preceded in death by husband of 58 years, George Rines; parents, Lillard and Pearl Clarkson; brothers, Beryl and Ralph Clarkson; sisters, Wanda Woods and June Crane. She was a faithful member of Lebanon Baptist Church for 62 years and a member of the Omega Sunday School Class. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, good and faithful friend to all who knew her and loved by many. She was also known by those who knew her as “Queen Esther." Survived by children, George Steven (Deborah) Rines, Pam (Henry) Bogle, and Tony (Krista) Rines; grandchildren, Greg (Christina) Rines, Christy (Scott) Wells, Doug Bogle, Cody, Weston, Riley and Tate Rines; great grandchildren, Taylor, Tyler, Brody and Kelsey Rines and Dylan Wells; twin sister, Hesther (Kyle) Warwick; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 3, 2015 at Lebanon Baptist Church with Rev. Todd Stinnett and Rev R. J. Seal officiating. Graveside interment service will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 4, 2015 in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Lebanon Baptist Church, 7925 Greenbriar Road, Talbott, TN 37877 Arrangements by Farrar Funeral Home in Jefferson City, TN (865) 475-3892