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Doris Lester

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Feb 6, 1928 – Aug 16, 2024 (Age 96)

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BORN
February 6, 1928
DIED
August 16, 2024
AGE
96
LOCATION
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

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Doris E. (Wilkerson) Lester, 96, of Harrisburg passed away at home surrounded by family on Thursday evening, August 15th, 2024. She was born on February 6, 1928 in Harrisburg PA, to the late Herbert Wilkerson and Susan (Gardner) Wilkerson. After graduating from William Penn High School in 1946,...

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Aunt Doris, you will always be the quintessential lady for me, the best aunt, the best babysitter, the best homemaker and chef who always made everyone feel welcome in her lovely home on tree-lined Verbeke Street. As soon as you stepped onto your plush, plant-trimmed porch, you felt like you were stepping into your hushed zone where all manners must be respected. No raised voices. No rushing through the house. The German grandfather clock Uncle Harold brought home chimed out the hours for...

Jewell and family, thinking of you and wishing you moments of peace and comfort. Sister Doris, one with sweet expressions on her face!

To the Lester family, my deepest condolences to all. She will be missed a good friend and neighbor who helped to shape my life. Mark & Desiree Wheeler

REST IN HEAVENLY PEACE CUZZIN DORIS, FOR YOU WILL BE TRULY, TRULY MISSED. GIVE THE FAMILY HUGS FOR ME. MUAH!

My condolences to the family. From Tabernacle, to PHFA, then to Verbeke Street as neighbors, Mrs. Lester was always such a beautiful and sweet lady.