Brenda Louise Childers Hester, 68, passed away peacefully Monday morning after a brief illness. Brenda was known and loved by many for her selfless generosity and spirited personality. She was a talented artist and an excellent cook who was a master of pecan and chocolate pies She was steadfastly devoted to her family and friends. A genuinely unique individual, Brenda was witty, friendly, and forthright.
Brenda was raised in Ringgold, and graduated from Ringgold High School in 1966. She began her working life at Zumstein’s Clothing Store in Ringgold, and was a popular employee of Price Ringgold Drug Store for many years, and brightened the days and touched the lives of friends and strangers alike. She was a member of the Ringgold First Baptist Church, and volunteered at the Christ Chapel. She loved being outdoors and collecting artifacts.
Preceded in death by her sister, Robbie and her parents, Robert and Dorothy, Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Roger Hester, daughter and son-in-law, Beth & Justin Long, precious grandson Ethan, siblings Reba (Larry) Clotfelter, Ronald “Yogi” (Gail) Childers, Theresa (David) McKamey, and Harris (Beverly) Childers; and many treasured nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2017, in the Wallis-Stewart Chapel with Bro. Barry Suggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Anderson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, GA.
Brenda was raised in Ringgold, and graduated from Ringgold High School in 1966. She began her working life at Zumstein’s Clothing Store in Ringgold, and was a popular employee of Price Ringgold Drug Store for many years, and brightened the days and touched the lives of friends and strangers alike. She was a member of the Ringgold First Baptist Church, and volunteered at the Christ Chapel. She loved being outdoors and collecting artifacts.
Preceded in death by her sister, Robbie and her parents, Robert and Dorothy, Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Roger Hester, daughter and son-in-law, Beth & Justin Long, precious grandson Ethan, siblings Reba (Larry) Clotfelter, Ronald “Yogi” (Gail) Childers, Theresa (David) McKamey, and Harris (Beverly) Childers; and many treasured nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2017, in the Wallis-Stewart Chapel with Bro. Barry Suggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Anderson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, GA.
Brenda Louise Childers Hester, 68, passed away peacefully Monday morning after a brief illness. Brenda was known and loved by many for her selfless generosity and spirited personality. She was a talented artist and an excellent cook who was a master of pecan and chocolate pies She was steadfastly devoted to her family and friends. A genuinely unique individual, Brenda was witty, friendly, and forthright.
Brenda was raised in Ringgold, and graduated from Ringgold High School in 1966. She began her working life at Zumstein’s Clothing Store in Ringgold, and was a popular employee of Price Ringgold Drug Store for many years, and brightened the days and touched the lives of friends and strangers alike. She was a member of the Ringgold First Baptist Church, and volunteered at the Christ Chapel. She loved being outdoors and collecting artifacts.
Preceded in death by her sister, Robbie and her parents, Robert and Dorothy, Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Roger Hester, daughter and son-in-law, Beth & Justin Long, precious grandson Ethan, siblings Reba (Larry) Clotfelter, Ronald “Yogi” (Gail) Childers, Theresa (David) McKamey, and Harris (Beverly) Childers; and many treasured nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2017, in the Wallis-Stewart Chapel with Bro. Barry Suggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Anderson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, GA.
Brenda was raised in Ringgold, and graduated from Ringgold High School in 1966. She began her working life at Zumstein’s Clothing Store in Ringgold, and was a popular employee of Price Ringgold Drug Store for many years, and brightened the days and touched the lives of friends and strangers alike. She was a member of the Ringgold First Baptist Church, and volunteered at the Christ Chapel. She loved being outdoors and collecting artifacts.
Preceded in death by her sister, Robbie and her parents, Robert and Dorothy, Brenda is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Roger Hester, daughter and son-in-law, Beth & Justin Long, precious grandson Ethan, siblings Reba (Larry) Clotfelter, Ronald “Yogi” (Gail) Childers, Theresa (David) McKamey, and Harris (Beverly) Childers; and many treasured nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 2, 2017, in the Wallis-Stewart Chapel with Bro. Barry Suggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Anderson Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. on Wednesday, and prior to the service on Thursday at the funeral home. Online guest book at www.wilsonfuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, Wallis-Stewart Chapel, Ringgold, GA.
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