Lisa Lynn Lester

Lisa Lynn Lester, 55, of Princeton, WV, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at her home. Born October 31, 1969 in Bluefield, WV, she was a daughter of Linda Gillespie Lester and the late Freddie Lester. Lisa was a life-long resident of Princeton, WV and had worked as an office manager for Grants Supermarket. Her father, Freddie Lester, preceded her in death.

Those left to cherish Lisa's memory are her mother, Linda Gillespie Lester, of the home; son, Mark Lovell and wife Kortney Lovell of Bartow, FL; daughter, Candace Lester of Princeton, WV; sisters, Mary Lester of Princeton, WV, and Michelle Folks of Roanoke, VA; brother, Ricky Lester of Tazewell, VA; three grandchildren, Brooklyn Lovell, Riley Lovell, and Liam Lovell; great grand daughter Malicia Lovell. In keeping with Lisa's wishes, she will be cremated.

A memorial service will be conducted 4:00 PM Saturday, June 28, 2025 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home with Captain Jerry Lester officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until the time of service.

Cravens-Shires Funeral Home is serving the Lester family.

Footprints in the Sand 

One night I dreamed I was walking along the beach with the Lord. Many scenes from my life flashed across the sky. In each scene I noticed footprints in the sand. Sometimes there were two sets of footprints, Other times there were one set of footprints. This bothered me because I noticed That during the low periods of my life, When I was suffering from anguish, sorrow, or defeat, I could see only one set of footprints. So I said to the Lord, "You promised me Lord, that if I followed you, You would walk with me always. But I have noticed that during the most trying periods of my life, There have only been one set of footprints in the sand. Why, when I needed you most, you have not been there for me?" The Lord replied, "The times when you have seen only one set of footprints, Is when I carried you."