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Carol Hester Obituary

Carol B.
Hester
December 20, 1949-
March 11, 2013
Columbus, GA - Carol Belinda Hester, 63, passed away Monday, March 11, 2013 in Columbus, GA. There will be a small family gathering in St. Augustine, FL. Carol was born on December 20, 1949 in St. Petersburg, FL. Carol was the former manager of Hester Appliance and shared the business with her husband Randy Hester Sr. whom she was married to for 46 years. She was preceded in death by her daughter Michelle Hester Lenz who she now joins in heaven. Carol is survived by not only her husband Randy but her two sons Tim Hester Sr. and Randy Hester Jr.; fourteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many. In lieu of flowers the family has asked that donations be made to St Jude Children's Hospital or Wounded Warrior Foundation.

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Published by Columbus Ledger-Enquirer on Mar. 13, 2013.

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March 15, 2013

so sorry for your loss randy sr,and randy jr and tim Randy Fisher

William Wilbourn

March 15, 2013

My prayers go out to your family now Mrs. Hester can join my grandmother Flora Wilbourn that passed away November of last year because she was friends with your family for over 30 plus years. And your family is friends to me. I will be praying for your family through this difficult time God Bless.

Debbie Steele

March 14, 2013

To all of you Mr. Hester, Randy, Tim and of of the many grandchildren My family and well as my dad Mr. Hutson's thought and prayers are will you all.God gained another angel.

Larry & Hariet Brown

March 13, 2013

You are in our thoughts and prayers.

March 13, 2013

To The Family,
sorry to hear the news,but hope God will give you strength.Carol was a great person and her legacy lives in you.Keeping all of you in our prayers.If you need me you know where i am.
love in Christ
Mike Bledsoe and Family

March 13, 2013

So sorry to hear about your mom Tim and Randy. Our thoughts and prayers are with your families.
Vickie and Mike McBride

Lacy & Leigh Drawdy

March 13, 2013

May time and precious memories help to heal your broken hearts. Our deepest sympathy to the Hester family.

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