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EDITH LESTER
BIG CREEK, W.Va. — Edith Lester, 85, of North Fork of Big Creek, departed this life Thurs., Oct. 23, 2014 at her granddaughter's residence.
Born July 12, 1929, in Grundy, Va., she was a daughter of the late Samuel and Kansas Stacy Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jennings Lester; one son, Edward Lester; one grandson, Charles Steven Lester; one great-grandson, Austin Ray Butcher; three brothers, Buster Thompson, Junior Thompson, and Major Thompson, and two sisters, Helen Doss and Lavlet Thompson.
Edith enjoyed raising cattle, milking cows, making butter and buttermilk, working in the garden, spending time with her family and friends and going to church.
Those left to cherish her memory include one daughter, Kathleen (Earnest) Butcher of Chapmanville; one son, Charles Lester of Chapmanville; one sister, Madeline Baisden of Rossmore; seven grandchildren, Donna Cook, Tammy (Keith) Kirk, Gary Lester, Edward (Cinderella) Lester, Earnest (Mary Beth) Butcher, Meda Ferrell (fiancé, John Mayhorn), and Nancy (DJ) Kirk; 14 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Services will be held at noon Mon., Oct. 27, at Freeman Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Evans officiating. Burial will follow at Lester Cemetery at North Fork of Big Creek.
Visitation will be from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons.
Freeman Funeral Home of Chapmanville is in charge of arrangements.
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JESUS IS THE ONLY WAY.
merna justice
October 26, 2014
Your Are In My Prayers, For You And The Family.Merna Justice
Kelly Gore
October 26, 2014
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Christine Browning
October 25, 2014
So sorry to hear this sad news. Mrs. Lester was a gentle soul and a very nice lady. She also made the best butter and buttermilk.
Patsy (Mann) Elkins
October 25, 2014
R.I.P. Ms Lester, you will be missed by many..you were always a good person to everyone!
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Dare Varney Barker
October 25, 2014
Sorry to hear about Mrs. Lester. She and Mother had some good days together. I enjoyed her also when I was there.
Irene Lambert
October 25, 2014
Our hearts go out to your family. She was a great lady and hard working at that. I'm sure she will be sorely missed. Prayers.........
Nancy varney York
October 25, 2014
So sorry to hear of Mrs. Lester't passing. We were neighbors forever. Such a good lady. I believe Mrs. Lester and mom kept an eye on each other over the years and talked on the phone. Love and prayers to the family.
Helen Butcher
October 25, 2014
Sorry for your lost.
October 25, 2014
She was a good woman and will be missed by
many..R.I.P Ms Lester.
Angela Whitt
October 25, 2014
So sorry for your loss, praying for all of you, that God will give you strength and comfort during this time.
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