Judith Raines "Tally" Kesterson

Judith "Tally" Raines Kesterson, age 73 years, a resident of Belington, WV went home to be with the Lord early Saturday morning, February 21, 2026, under the care of WV Caring Hospice.

Tally was born Monday, April 21, 1952, at Elkins, WV a daughter of the late Vera Lea "PeeWee" Ash Raines and Donald Raines, whose ancestors were in the area for several generations. On November 2, 2013, she was married to Thomas Kesterson, who survives and was originally from Fayetteville, WV.

Also left to cherish her memory are three sons, Donald Roberts and wife Jennifer of Elkins, Robert "Chip" Roberts of Syracuse, New York, and Andy Droste of Fairmont, West Virginia, four grandchildren, Kaylene (Bryan) Talkington of Elkins, Nathan (Liz) Roberts of Parsons, Hannah (Austin) Myers of Belington and Timothy Roberts of California; and fourteen great grandchildren.

Also, brother Terry Raines and wife Sylvia of Los Lunas, New Mexico, and former spouse, Harry "Butch" Owens Roberts of Jimtown, and several extended family members and close friends.

Preceding her in death along with her parents were two brothers, David and James Allen "Tony" Raines, both of Elkins.

Tally retired from work in healthcare, leading her family with a servant's heart. She attended the Goff Street Church of Christ.

Tally enjoyed crocheting, home canning and spending time with her family. She was known for her boisterous laugh and her sage advice.

The family will receive friends at the Lohr & Barb Funeral Home of Elkins, WV on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 4 PM to 6 PM. Final rites will be conducted at the funeral home on Friday, February 27, 2026, at 11 AM. Pastor Cindy Morgan Roberts will officiate, and interment will follow at the Belington Fraternal Cemetery at Belington, WV.