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Myrtis Lester Obituary
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LESTER, Myrtis Celebration of Life for Mrs. Myrtis G. Lester will be held Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 11:00 a.m., Wesley Chapel United Methodist Church, 397 Racetrack Rd., McDonough, Bishop Alfred Norris, Interim Pastor. Interment Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Her remains will lie in state at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the hour of service. She is survived by three children, Leonard P. Grimes, Jr. (Rachel), Patricia A. Smith (Tommy) and Gwendolyn Glenn; five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, a sister, a brother, and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. The public viewing will be held today from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends tonight from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Wesley Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure. W.D. Lemon & Sons Funeral Home, 300 Griffin St., McDonough, (770) 957-4337.
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Pamela Wimbley
December 2, 2011
To the family of Mrs. Myrtis Lester from the residents and staff at Peachtree Road High Rise: We are deeply sorry for your loss. The void you feel cannot be filled by mere words, but know we feel the pain of your sadness and you have our sympathy, our love and support. We offer our services to you in your time of need. Gwendolyn, please know you and your family are in our prayers, in our hearts and you will forever be on our minds. We love you and we are here for you.
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