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Elizabeth Jester Obituary

Elizabeth Jester Mrs. Elizabeth "Liz" Jester, 84, died Thursday, March 6, 2008. A memorial service will be held on Monday at 5 p.m. in Our Redeemer Lutheran Church. A reception will follow at the church. Mrs. Jester had been a resident of Greenville for the past 40 years. She was actively involved in the community, where she helped with the Soup Kitchen, and Meals on Wheels. She loved playing Bridge with her Bridge Club, and enjoyed bowling. Mrs. Jester was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, where she served on the Church Council and as Church Secretary. She was also active in the Church Ministries United. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Jester. She is survived by her sons, Jay Jester and wife, Brenda, of Greenville, Greg Jester and wife, Becky, of Greenville, and Drs. David Jester and wife, Kim, of Augusta, Ga.; grandchildren, Drew and Chris Jester, Ben Jester, and Ellie, Nettie, and Lillie Jester; sister, Helen Douglass, of Oxford, Ohio; and brother, Herb Voelkert, of Jamestown. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, 1801 S. Elm St., Greenville, N. C. 27858. Arrangements by Wilkerson Funeral Home and Crematory.

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Published by The Daily Reflector on Mar. 8, 2008.

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Chris & Erin Evans

March 10, 2008

David,
Our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

Think of your mother often & let those memories bring a smile to your face.

God Bless!

Curt and Jeri Gardner

March 9, 2008

Dear David, Kim, Ellie, Nettie, and Lillie,

We are so sorry for your loss. May the Lord give you strength and comfort in this time of sorrow. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Love,
Curt, Jeri, Brian, Beth, and Becky

Linda Luoma

March 9, 2008

David, Kim, Ellie, Nettie, Lillie,
We want to tell you all how much we love your family. God has a plan for each and every person and even though the passing will hurt, it is all part of His great plan for us all. May you find joy in her life and peace in her passing, resting your hope in the faith that she is now happier than ever inside those golden gates, and be assured that someday you will be with her and God in his beautiful kingdom.
Much love,
The Luoma's

RUTH @ DONALD FULMER

March 8, 2008

Dr.David @ Kim Jester and family..
Our prayers are with you all...
The Lord is with you in your sorrow..
Our Love @ Prayers..
Ruth @ Donald Fulmer

Karen Manning

March 8, 2008

Becky, Greg, and Ben,
Our thoughts are with you during your time of loss.

Karen, Allen, and Emilee Manning

RUTH AND DONALD FULMER

March 8, 2008

DEAR JESTER FAMILY,
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS OF MRS. ELIZABETH.. WE ARE PRAYING FOR YOUR FAMILY FOR GOD TO SHELTER YOU IN HIS ARMS AT THIS TIME OF SORROW..YOU ARE IN OUR HEARTS, THOUHTS AND PRAYERS..

John Mallow

March 8, 2008

My Sincerest condolences to the family. I knew Greg and Jay from High School Day's (Rose) and many a Friday night at Peppi's Pizza.

JoAnn West

March 8, 2008

Dr Jester,
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of your mother.May God comfort you and your family.
JoAnn West

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