Obituary for Thelma J. Hester

Elberton – Thelma J. Hester, formerly of Elberton, GA, transitioned from this life to enter eternal rest with the Lord on Sunday, February 14, 2021. Born, June 7, 1931 to Reverend Lamar and Alice Cade Hester, Thelma was known as being a devout servant and member of Hunter’s Chapel AME until her health declined. Thelma will be remembered for her love, kind gestures, and open arms to all.

Thelma is preceded in death by her parents and nine other siblings. To cherish her memory she leaves devoted son, James (Brenda) Andrews; daughter, Mary (Curtis) DuBose-Hawk; sister, Ethel Ivey, and a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

The family acknowledges all words and actions of comfort, however in lieu of the pandemic, encourages all to stay safe and abide by wearing masks and social distancing recommendations.

Graveside service, Sunday, February 21, 2021, 2:00pm at Lincoln Heights Cemetery, Lincoln Avenue Elberton, Georgia 30635.

Arrangements by Jarnigan & Son Mortuary 2823 Martin Luther King JR Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee 37914

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