WILDA “FAYE” LESTER, 91, of Kenova, WV, died Saturday, August 17, 2024 at her home. Friends may pay their respects Wednesday, August 21, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00 PM and funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM; a brief graveside service and burial will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery, Kenova. Faye was born September 8,1932 in Ceredo, WV, a daughter of the late Fred Stewart and Ruth Workman Stewart. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert L. Lester Sr., son, Dale Fredrick Lester, brother and sister, Jimmie Stewart and Janet Stewart Mayo, her nephew Jimmie Lee Stewart, and niece and namesake, Alice Faye Mayo. Faye was retired from Adel Fastener’s Division in Huntington, and was a long time member of The First Baptist Church of Kenova. She was loved dearly by all who knew her and her greatest joy was her family, and her Lord Jesus Christ. She is survived by her two sons, Albert L. “Al” Lester Jr., and his wife June of California, MD and Brian D. Lester and his wife Sarah of Kenova; two daughters in law, Sheila Lester of Ft. Mill, SC and Melissa (Jim) Wyatt of Huntington, WV; her grandchildren, Albert L. “Lee” Lester III (Leigh Ann), Amy Cloke, Jonathan Lester, Ashley Heck, and Nathan Graves (Toshia); great grandchildren Erica Ramsey and her father Shawn Ramsey, Dylan Lester and his mother Michelle Hurn, Ryder Cloke, Jailey, Joseph, James and Jenson Heck, and Avery and Gavin Graves; special niece and nephews Mary Ann Washington, Scott Stewart, Steven Stewart, and Ron Mayo; her very dear friend, Rae Dean; special caregivers Terusha Romans and Barbara Hamm.
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Truly one of the kindest ladies I know. Always enjoyed talking with her, she will be deeply missed. Sincere condolences Al, Brian and the entire family.