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Hester Cannon Obituary

Hester Cannon

KATY, TX - Hester Cannon, 87, of Katy, Texas passed away October 10, 2022, at Mason Creek Transitional Care of Katy in Katy, TX.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2022, at 11:00 AM at Mt. Zion Baptist Church, 1047 Kenwood in Hammond, IN. Visitation one hour prior to service. Interment Evergreen Memorial Park in Hobart, IN. DIVINITY FUNERAL HOME in charge of arrangements. Live streaming can be viewed via www.divinityfuneralhome.com at 11:00 AM CST.

Published by The Times on Oct. 21, 2022.

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arthur meyers

October 26, 2022

Hester was a kind and thorough Custodian when I was Director of Hammond Public Library. She was
more than a Custodian; she was a friend to all.

Rosalie Ruff

October 25, 2022

To everyone who knew Hester Cannon,

Please accept my deepest condolences. I worked at the Hammond Public Library in Hammond, IN for many years with Hester. Hester was always so kind, pleasant, compassionate, and friendly. She was a source of joy for so many people including me. I hope that Hester's family and everyone who knew Hester finds strength and comfort. Sincerely, Rosalie Ruff

Jacqueline Edmon

October 22, 2022

Sending my prayers and condolences to her family. Ms. Cannon will be truly missed.

Cary Brooks

October 21, 2022

Was just thinking of Hester! and how sweet she was to me during my short time working with her at HPL. She was always positive and a pleasure to work with. My condolences to her family.

Linda Swisher

October 21, 2022

It was always a pleasure to see Hester at work. I appreciated that she was such a strong woman who knew her own mind. We're all grateful for her many civic contributions to our community. Rest in power, Hester!
-- Linda Swisher

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Visitation

10:00 a.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

1047 Kenwood, Hammond, IN

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22

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

Mt. Zion Baptist Church

1047 Kenwood, Hammond, IN

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3831 Main Street, East Chicago, IN 46312

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