Peggy Mitchell Hester, 83, of Russellville, Alabama departed her earthly home, family, and friends to enter her Savior’s presence and to be reunited with departed family and friends in her eternal home on October 29, 2017. Mrs. Hester was a lifelong resident of Russellville, AL. She worked as a floral arranger for 35 years at Flower Craft. Her greatest joy was found in her family roles as a faithful wife, devoted mother and grandmother, and loyal sister and aunt. Mrs. Hester was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Russellville and had a strong faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Curtis Hester and her son, Timothy Jay Hester. She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Sara Gibbons Hester of Oneonta; her grandchildren, Ramsey (Christy) Hester of Savanah, GA, and Samantha (Andy Peden) Hester of Red Bay; her great-grandchildren Raylee Peden and Sofia Cali; her sister, Joyce (Gerald) King, and sister-in-law, Darlene Hester all of Russellville; special friend, Jess Dickins and many nieces, nephews, and friends. The funeral will be at 4 pm on Monday, October 30, 2017 at Spry Memorial Chapel, Russellville, AL. Rev. Wade Wallace will officiate. The pallbearers will be Don Hester, Randy Hester, Jerry King, Joel King, Joey King. The honorary pallbearers will be Michael and Joshua King, Ricke and Jed Hester, Randy Swinehart, Rex Mays, Don Cox, Mitch Patterson, and Jeff Masterson. Visitation will be at the funeral home from three until funeral time. Burial will be at Franklin Memory Gardens in Russellville immediately following the service.
Spry Memorial Chapel assisted the family.
