of Jonesboro, AR
April 13, 1927 - January 7, 2011
Etta Harvel Lester, 83, of Jonesboro passed from this life on Friday January 7, 2011 at St. Bernards Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1927 in Mississippi to Baxter and Esther Tribble Harvel. She was owner and operator of Owl-N-One, a needlework and gift shop. She was a member of Nettleton Church of Christ.
Etta was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Gayle McDonough.
Survivors include her husband, William Lester; two daughters and their husbands, Cheryl and Phil Cauthen of Little Rock, and Donna and Dan Roper of St. Louis, MO.; a son in law, H.R. McDonough of Jonesboro; eight grandchildren, Melanee Hubble, Matt McDonough, Maloree McDonough, Daniel White, Jeremy Backus, Dacia Norton, Dylan Roper and Dane Roper; and two great grandchildren, Rhett Hubble and Caroline White.
Visitation will be 6-8 pm Monday at Roller-Farmers Union Funeral Home in Jonesboro.
Church services will be 1 pm Tuesday at the Nettleton Church of Christ with Jimmy Young and Jimmy Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Memorial Park.
Deacons of Nettleton Church of Christ will serve as active pallbearers. The elders of Nettleton Church of Christ will serve as honorary pallbearers.
Lasting memorials can be made to the Nettleton Church of Christ in Jonesboro.
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12 Condolence(s)
Wanda Mayhall
Monday, January 17, 2011
Dear Family,
I was so sorry to read of Etta's passing. She was a delight to talk to. I spent much time in Owl-n-One learning to do counted cross-stitch. Etta was so patient as she helped me. I still have some books she helped me choose and I cherish them.
Etta's smile and kind words were truly a blessing to everyone that she came in contact with and I know you will miss her greatly. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wanda Mayhall
Mike Adams
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Uncle Bill, Cheryl, Donna, H.R.,I am so sorry that I could not make it up there because of the weather. Mine and Ann's thoughts are with you. I know that all of you have gone through a lot this year and I wish I could have been closer where I could have visited more. We love you you guys. Mike & Ann
Wendy Williams Grissom
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Bill, H.R., Cheryl, Donna and family: I am so sorry for your loss. Etta was a wonderful neighbor, kind friend and true Christian. I hope you find peace in your memories of her.
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
*If I hadn't been snowed in I would have been at the funeral!
Much love, Wendy
Chris, Lesley & Lane Simmons
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Mr. Bill and family: We were so saddened to hear of Mrs. Etta's passing. She was such a godly lady and wonderful Christian example. What a beautiful thought it is to know that she is now in paradise. We love you both so much and please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Bill & Doralea Smith
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Dear family of Etta, we are so sorry for the loss of a beautiful Christian lady, wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Our prayer is that your grief will be softened by your faith in her home now. We will remember her fondly.
West Central Church of Christ
Monday, January 10, 2011
Donna Roper and Family - Your brothers and sisters in Christ at West Central extend our deepest sympathy to you in the loss of your mother. Wishing you God's peace in knowing Etta is enjoyiing new life with Him. You are in our thoughts and prayers, may God be close to comfort you through your bereavement.
Skip & Linda Hogue
Monday, January 10, 2011
Mr. Lester and family - we are very saddened of the loss and pain you are experiencing. Mrs. Lester was a very devoted and dedicated Christian, as well as a good friend to us. Lean to God now and always, and he will guide you through this difficult time. In Christian love, Skip & Linda
Mark and LeAnn Morrow Family
Monday, January 10, 2011
Bill and the entire family, nobody knows your exact pain but God does. Continue to seek His guidance as you always do in order to get you through the next few days. Lean on your church family at all times - we are hear for you and love you always!
In Christian Love,
Mark, LeAnn, Baylee, Lydia and Mason
Sheryl Murphy
Monday, January 10, 2011
Dan, Donna, Dacia, Dylan and Dane -- With deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of Etta. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Your team at AT&T
Charles Onstead
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Bill Lester and Family,
So sorry for your loss, may God comfort you at this time.
In Christian Love,
Charles & Ernie Onstead
clarence foshee
Sunday, January 9, 2011
bill i feel your lose etta will be greatly missed. now she has no more pain and is in a place where she can rest while waiting for you to join her. bill if there is anything i can do call me 870-217-2170
your brother in christ
Yolanda Griffin, Stat Lab Supervisor
Saturday, January 8, 2011
To the Lester and Cauthen Family,
As you face this journey, from the moment you begin, Know that God will guide you, and you'll have the strength to win.
With Deepest Sympathy
Your Stat Lab Family and Friends