Esther L. Wellington, 83. Resident of Charlotte, NC, formerly of Fort Lauderdale, FL and Iowa. She is a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, sister, cousin, and friend. Esther was a well-respected nurse who gave up her career to invest her time in her family. She was a “true” matriarch who delivered role model behavior through her faith, grace, and selflessness. Her example influenced many generations within her family and outside of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Dr. William P. Wellington. She is survived by five children: Bill, Mark, Craig, Phillip, and Caridad; her ten grandchildren: Jessica, Jennifer, Tara, Gentry, William, Taylor, Pete, Morgan, PJ, and Samantha; and her six great-grandchildren: Addison, Ashlyn, Sydney, Brianna, Jace, and Jackson. In lieu of flowers, please donate in her honor to the Christian Opportunity Center in Pella, Iowa where her handicapped son, Craig, is a full-time resident. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=EFSZULZFTQX44 A Service will be held however family is providing a live video stream of the service on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 11:00 AM;  This will be LIVE on the Boyd-Panciera Family Funeral Care Facebook page at: Hover & Click to the Right of the Arrow —> BOYD-PANCIERA FAMILY FUNERAL CARE FACEBOOK Services are being held on Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Boyd Panciera Funeral Home, 1600 N. University Dr., Pembroke Pines, Florida 33024. Visitation will begin at 10AM, Service at 11AM. Interment will be held at 1PM at Miami Memorial Park. Please note modifications are in place regarding Visitation and Services due to the Coronavirus. Boyd-Panciera is following all local and state guidelines and is taking all the necessary precautions to ensure the safety and health of our families and staff to halt the spread of COVID-19.  Social Distancing and Face Masks are in effect.