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Elva Hester Obituary
Born in Greenville, she was a daughter of the late Harvey and Essie McCollum and wife of the late Milton H. Hester.
Mrs. Hester was a member of Reedy River Baptist Church.
Surviving are two sons, Steve Hester and wife Cindy, and Jeff Hester, both of Greenville; two grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
She was predeceased by a son, Donnie Hester; two sisters and two brothers.
A graveside service will be Thursday, March 18, 2010 at Reedy River Baptist Church Cemetery at 1:30 pm with visitation from 12:00 - 1:15 pm prior in the church sanctuary.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Alzheimer's Association of Greenville, 301 University Ridge, Suite 5000, Greenville, SC 29601.
The family is at 12 Willowleaf Court, Greenville, SC 29617.
Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest.
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Memories and Condolences
for Elva Hester
March 26, 2010
STEVE AND FAMILY
Just heard about your Mother. I pray that God will give you peace and comfort. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Jackie
Psychiatric Associates
Robert and Jean Hudson
March 17, 2010
Steve and Cindy, it is with great sorry to learn of the death of your mother and mother-in-law. Our prayers are with you and your family. With our sympathy.
March 17, 2010
We were sad to hear of the passing of your Mother. May God bless you with peace and comfort in the days ahead. You and your family are in our prayers.
Love,
Danny and Judy Ray
March 17, 2010
Steve, Cindy and Jeff:
We am sorry to learn of the passing of your mother and mother-in-law. God blessed her with 90 years and a great family and now she is at rest. Bless you in this time and may your hearts be filled with great memories.
Joe and Brenda Nix
Raleigh, NC
Joe Nix
March 17, 2010
Steve, Cindy and Jeff:
We am sorry to learn of the passing of your mother and mother-in-law. God blessed her with 90 years and a great family and now she is at rest. Bless you in this time and may your hearts be filled with great memories.
Joe and Brenda Nix
Raleigh, NC
March 17, 2010
We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. You and your families are in our prayers.
Frances Smith, Wayne and Kay Ward
Claude & Shirley Black
March 17, 2010
Our thoughts and prayers are extended to you in your loss.
Carl&Vicki Dix
March 17, 2010
Carl and I are so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Please know our prayers are with you at this time.
Heather Philpot
March 17, 2010
What a laugh. What a spirit. You influenced who I am today. I will miss you, Nanny.
Love,
Heather
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