Essie Aldrich Randall stepped into the presence of the Lord on January 11, 2026, in the comfort of her dear friend’s home in Monument, Colorado. She was the wife of the late Colonel James E. Randall.
Born on December 21, 1929, in McBee, South Carolina, Essie was the daughter of Richard and Nancy Aldrich. She graduated from the private High School, Mather Academy in Camden, South Carolina. She went on to graduate from Bennett College in Greensboro, North Carolina, with a degree in Library Science. She traveled and worked in Germany, Taiwan, California and Colorado. A member of Payne Chapel African Methodist Episcopal church. Essie was also a member of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Along with her husband, Essie sponsored numerous cadets from the Air Force Academy throughout their early life. She had seven siblings. Nancy Aldrich Henry, Lugenia Aldrich Shipp, Hester Aldrich, Rebecca Aldrich Kelly, Richard Aldrich, Jr., and Gretta Aldrich Hough predeceased her.
Left to cherish loving memories are her sister, Precious Aldrich (Ira) Everett and her children: Ira Nathaniel, Reginald and Gregory of Detroit, Michigan; step-daughters: Roberta Lynn Rollins (Mack) of Denver, Colorado; Louise Evangeline Lawler of Austin, Texas; Patricia Elaine Rotenberg (Clay) of Austin, Texas; and step-son, William Edward Randall of Las Vegas, Nevada. She has three grandchildren: Taylor Ann Miller of Katy, Texas, Hayden Edward Miller of Austin, Texas and Jordan Lawler (Jackie) of Austin, Texas. Essie also leaves four great grandchildren: Alister Lee Smith of Austin, Texas; Roman Edward Gonzales of Katy, Texas; Brandon Jayden Lawler and Ryan Andrew Lawler, both of Austin, Texas.
Essie also leaves to cherish loving memories an incredibly special friend, Cheryl Franklin, and a host of other relatives and friends.
Thank you for your words of sympathy, your voices of concern, gestures of caring and all the love that you offer.
To the family of “Mama Essie”, our hearts are truly broken learning of her passing. Her big heart, love for family, and kind, sweet spirit came naturally to her and could never be taught. We will miss our Soror, but we know that God has called home an angel who is rejoined with “Dad Jim.” May God send The Comforter to all who knew her and feel the loss we all share. ~Tyrelle
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Essie was a cherished neighbor and friend to our Estacia neighborhood. We will miss her sweet presence and smile. Her love of the Lord was a special joy.
Rosemary Croll
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SENDING CONDOLENCES 💐 TO THE FAMILY OF ESSIE RANDALL MY THE LORD GIVE YOU COMFORT
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I helped Mrs Essie in her home a few years ago, I have been thinking about her recently, but couldn’t remember her phone number to call and catch up. She was an absolutely amazing woman, I loved helping her and visiting with her!! So sorry for your loss, im sure she is reminiscing and catching up with her husband and family who went before her. I will always remember her smile!
Mrs. Essie Randall was a wonderful woman whose dedication to making life better for all who knew her will always be remembered. Thank you Essie🙏🏾♥️