Nancy Lester

1938 - 2023

Nancy Marie Dunlap Lester, 85, of Pine Hall, went peacefully to her heavenly home on the evening of April 2, 2023. She was surrounded with love from her loving husband, children, grandchildren, pastor, and special friends. She was a beloved wife, mother, memaw, sister, Christian, and friend. She may not physically be here with us, but her love will continue to live on through her family. Nancy was born on March 18, 1938, in Stokes County to the late James Rural and Mamie Riggs Dunlap. Nancy was dedicated to serving her community. She took pride in taking care of others and displaying love wherever she could. She worked with the Stokes County School System for more than 30 years as a bus driver for Pine Hall Elementary School and Southeastern Stokes Middle School. She volunteered countless hours on school field trips and directed the Pine Hall Summer Recreation Program. She was a member of the Stokes-Rockingham Fire & Rescue Lady Auxiliary, Pine Hall Ruritan Club, and attended Pine Hall Presbyterian Church. Nancy was greeted in heaven by her father, Rural Dunlap and mother, Mamie Rose Dunlap; four sisters, Betty Ashby, Pearl Rominger, Juanita (Nita) Southern, and Barbara Carter; two brothers, Hillary Dunlap and Winfred (Dickie) Dunlap; and a grandchild, Celia Lester. Nancy is survived by her devoted husband of 67 years, James Donald Lester; two children, Terry Lester (Wanda) of Pine Hall and Jennifer Rothrock (Todd) of Walnut Cove; seven grandchildren, Brooke Scott (Kyle), Brittany Tuschak (Mark), Jacob Lester (Paige), Cody Rothrock, Hunter Rothrock (Brooke), Chipper Rothrock, and Hailey Rothrock; eight great-grandchildren, Celia Scott, Logan Boyd, Emma Scott, Ella Boyd, Raelyn Rothrock, Haven Lester, Miles Lester, and Emory Rothrock; sister-in-law, Anne Lester of New Jersey; brother-in-law, Charles Henry Lester (Anise) of Florida; special son, Johnny Bullins; special daughters, Penny Richardson and Sharon McMichael; and many special nieces, nephews, and friends. The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center for taking such good care of our loved one. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Pine Hall Presbyterian Church: Po Box 82, Pine Hall, NC 27042. Online condolences may be made at www.burroughsfuneralhome.com. Burroughs Funeral Home, Walnut Cove is serving the Lester family.