Claire Esham, 82
SALISBURY, Md. - Claire Esham passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021 at her home. She was the daughter of the late Earl and Nannie Figgs.
Claire was a nurse at PGH, she also did private care for several different families. It was her nature to reach out and help people in any way she could. In her later years she worked for the Board of Education as a bus assistant. She worked on special needs buses; she called all the children "her kids". She was very close to them and their parents. Claire even after retiring from the Board of Education was always helping someone do something, she never could sit still. She was a strong woman of faith who loved and worshiped the Lord Jesus Christ.
Claire is survived by a brother, Barry Figgs; three sons, Wayne Figgs and his wife, Kathy of Salisbury, Eddie Stevenson of Salisbury and Gil Stevenson and his wife, Connie of Laurel, Del.; six grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Claire was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Esham; and son, George (Sonny) Stevenson; and two brothers, Bruce Figgs, Sr. and Earl (Bunky) Figgs, Jr.
A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are in the care of Holloway Funeral Home, PA, 501 Snow Hill Road, Salisbury, MD 21804. Please visit www.hollowayfh.com to express condolences to the family.