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Myrtle Hester Obituary
Liberty
Myrtle Cassell Hester, 72, of Liberty, wife of the late Robert Elbert Hester, Sr., passed away Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at McCall Hospice House.
Born in Pickens County, Mrs. Hester was a daughter of the late Earley Pinkney and Rebecca Gilstrap Cassell and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Piedmont.
Surviving are two sons, Martin Whitaker, Jr., and Michael Whitaker; and a daughter, Rebecca Sargent; two step-sons, Robert E. Hester, Jr., and Harold Hester; three step-daughters, Paulette McAlister, Joan DeRossett and Jean Crook; a sister, Ruby Dell Simmons; fifteen grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and four great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Hester was predeceased by a son, Marcus Whitaker, four brothers, and two sisters.
Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Friday in the chapel of Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown. Burial will follow in Greenlawn Memorial Park.
Visitation will be from 7:00 until 9:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home.
The family would like to send a special thanks to Open Arms Hospice who took care of our mother. You all did a superior job and we cannot thank you enough for your care and support.
Condolences may be expressed online at www.robinsonfuneralhomes.com or in person at Robinson Funeral Home-Downtown, which is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
for Myrtle Hester
Susan Kennemore
November 9, 2013
No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.
Libby Rogers
September 20, 2013
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
Edie and Roger McGaha
September 19, 2013
Our love and prayers are with you all.Aunt Myrtle was a wonderful person .We loved her and she will be greatly missed.Edie and Roger McGaha
Tony Tarrant
September 19, 2013
I extend my deepest sympathy to the family of Myrtle Hester during this difficult time. I have many fond memories of conversations and wonderful dinners with Myrtle. You will all be in my thoughts and prayers.
Melanie Davis
September 19, 2013
Olivia you are in my prayers and thoughts at this time. Love Mrs. Davis
Barry Hester
September 18, 2013
Grandma Myrtle was always there for a hug and a glass of ice tea when ever I came by. I will always love you and miss our time together.
Kathy East
September 18, 2013
I'm so sorry, Becky, Marty, Michael, and Rosemary. Your mother and grandmother was one of the sweetest ladies I've known. I will miss the talks we had over the fence. I know you all will miss her, too. You are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers.
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