Taylor Jereyce Ester

On May 31, 2019, we lost our beloved daughter, granddaughter, sister, niece and dear friend, Taylor Jereyce Ester. Taylor was 21 years old and a shooting star that burned so brightly. Taylor was born in Seattle, Washington and spent her formative years in Seattle until her family moved to Kirkland in the fall of 2009. Taylor graduated from Lake Washington High School in 2015. With a passion for cosmetology, Taylor attended the Toni and Guy Academy in Shoreline, Washington to pursue a career in hair styling and makeup artistry. Taylor recently began working at Amazon Fulfillment Center in Kent, Washington and part time at the Plaza Salon in Bellevue, Washington. Taylor’s most recent endeavors included making wigs for family and friends and songwriting. Taylor loved family and had the biggest forgiving heart. She believed in second and often third chances. She continued to demonstrate her endless capacity to love in her devotion to her mother and how she cared for others, especially children. Her laugh and smile and laugh was infectious.

Taylor was passionate about fashion, music and arts. Taylor recently had a performance at Central Saloon in Seattle Washington, for her first live show. Growing up, every song on the radio was her song. She loved to laugh, watch scary movies and take midday naps.

Taylor is survived by her mother Malini Wilkerson; father, Tyrone Ester; stepfather, Toure Taylor; sister, Olivia Wilkerson; and stepbrothers, Montayas and Tavius Taylor; grandparents, Gloria and Charles Mann; grandmother, Jeanette Ester; grandfather, Michael McCullough and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.

Shooting stars never die but their energy merely transforms. Taylor was here for such a short time and touched so many lives. She loved to laugh, party and spend quiet time with family watching movies. While we will miss her, we will see her again. Singing sweetly and burning brightly as stars do.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contributing to the Olivia Wilkerson Benevolent Trust Fund at BECU.