Dora Lester Obituary

Age - 54

October 8, 2023

Gilbert, WV

Dora Ann Lester, 54, of North Spring, WV departed this life Wednesday October 4, 2023 from CAMC Memorial Hospital Born March 31, 1969, she was the youngest daughter of the late Roscoe and Liddie Ruth Lester In addition to her parents, Dora Ann is also preceded in death by her daughters: Kristen Riffe and Danyel Lester; two sisters: Darlene Bryant and Kathy Lester; brother: Russell Lester; brother-in-law: Randy Wykle; and two nephews: "Lil" Randy Wykle and Russel Lester Jr Dora loved her family dearly and enjoyed spending time with her closest friends and family Those left to love and cherish her memory are her son: Sammie Webb of Huntington; four grand kids also of Huntington; three sisters: Charlotte Wykle of North Spring, Vicie (Junior) Kolffe of Ragland; and Lesa (David) Hatfield of Oceana; four brothers: Roscoe (Susie) Lester of Hanover, Ezra Lester of Pigeon Creek, Abby Lester of Williamson, and Denny Ray Lester of Charleston; along with a host of extended family and friends Friends may gather with the family beginning at 6 PM Sunday October 8, 2023 at the Little Cub Memorial Baptist Church at North Spring Visitation will continue through Monday evening, October 9, 2023 at the church, with funeral services commencing Tuesday October 10, 2023 at 2PM with Pastor Russell Prince and Rev David Hatfield officiating Burial will follow the funeral service at the North Spring Community Cemetery Dora Ann will be carried to her resting place by her family and friends She may be gone from out sight but never from our hearts

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