Barbara Lester Obituary
Barbara Jean Lester, age 89. Sunrise January 26, 1936, and sunset December 1, 2025.
Born in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Turner and Ruth Turner Carr; brother, Howard Turner; husband, Eugene Lester; sons, Prince and Robert Edwards. She leaves to celebrate her life, daughters, Vicky (Jerome) Carmon; Lynne (Ayo) Lester of Hilo, Hawaii; Teri Lester; brother Fred (Debbie)Turner of Peoria, AZ, niece, Lisa Turner; brother-in-law Leroy Lester of Topeka, Kansas; four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren; two great, great grandchildren; great, great, great, grandchildren with a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, and special friends.
To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Barbara J. Lester, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
2 Entries
How you can show support
Follow
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
Dr Joseph and Alice Russell
December 10, 2025
My condolences to the family. Barbara was a very special lady and I m so happy that I had the privilege of knowing her. Dr Joe and Alice Russell
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 results
867 S James Road, Columbus, OH 43227
Make a Donation
in Barbara Lester's name
People and places connected with Barbara
Recent Obituaries
Recent Obituaries
How to support Barbara's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Barbara Lester's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
