Katie Curry Loflin "Kay" Jester

1936 - 2022

Katie Curry "Kay" Loflin Jester

February 14, 1936 - July 22, 2022

Mrs. William Albert Jester (Katie Curry "Kay" Loflin Jester), 86, of Roanoke, Virginia, died on Friday, July 22, 2022, at her residence.

She was the widow of her best friend and devoted husband of 55 years, 3 months, The Reverend William "Bill" Albert Jester, whom she married March 15, 1958. He was a member of the Virginia Annual Conference, The United Methodist Church, until he entered the church triumphant June 19, 2013.

She was born on February 14, 1936, in Greensboro, North Carolina, and lived in Asheboro, North Carolina, until her marriage; the daughter of the late Curry Fulson Loflin and Kate Erwin Brittain Loflin.

She is survived by her son, William Albert Jester Jr., and his wife, Angelique; and two grandchildren, Brandon Albert Jester and Faith Armindy Jester, all of Uniontown, Ohio.

Mrs. Jester graduated from Asheboro High School in Asheboro, North Carolina; and attended Queens College in Charlotte, North Carolina, two years; and her final college years at Brenau University in Gainesville, Georgia, where she majored in math and music. She also attended Emory University after her marriage in March 1958. Both Bill and Kay were members of the 1836 Society of Emory University.

Her life was one of encouragement to her husband and soul mate. Everything they did, they did together. They started out in 1958 developing their "Team Ministry," working and visiting together in their appointed church. Her organization skills proved to be invaluable to Bill.

She loved music and did everything in her power to make the music and message for Sunday mornings blend beautifully. Her laughter and the joy of life that she brought wherever she was, became a blessing to all who knew her. Kay loved her husband and her family. She knew what it was like to be a servant of God and proved it again and again. They both were an example of what it meant to live life everyday with grace, dignity, generosity, and spiritual strength.

After a private viewing by the family, visitation will be held at Oakey's East Chapel on Alternate 220, Roanoke, on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, from 6 to 8 p.m. The family will have a private interment at 9:30 a.m. at Old Dominion Memorial Gardens, 365 Cloverdale Road, Roanoke, prior to a Memorial Service which will be conducted at St. Mark's United Methodist Church, Daleville, Virginia at 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, with the Rev. Terry Clark officiating; with a time of fellowship following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to Brenau University, c/o Ben McDale, for Scholarships, 300 Washington Street, SE, Gainesville, GA 30501 or to St. Mark's United Methodist Church, 10 Cedar Ridge Drive, Daleville, VA 24083. Condolences to the family may be sent to "The Jester Living Trust," c/o Anderson and Desimone, PC; Attention: Christopher Desimone, 4923 Colonial Avenue, Roanoke, VA 24018, who will forward them to the family.

Arrangements by Oakey's Funeral Service - East Chapel, (540) 977-3909.