Hester, Nancy Ayers' Obituary
Nancy Ayers Hester, of Memphis, TN, a retired guidance counselor with the Memphis City Schools, passed away on August 30, 2025, at her home in Conway, AR. She was 84. She received her BA and MS from Memphis State University. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hester, Sr. Nancy is survived by three step-children: Bob Hester (Martha) of Germantown, TN, Lynne Spinks (Mike) of Little Rock, AR, Beth Russell (Steve) of Roland, AR, six grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren, as well as nieces and nephews, and her dearest friend, Gail Purtle. She was beloved. We thank hospice, caregivers, and her niece, Sandra Van Velsor, for the unselfish care that was extended to her during her illness. In celebration of her life, the family will hold a private service.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Memorial Park Funeral Home and Cemetery, 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, Tennessee 38119 (901) 767-8930. “Where Memphis comes to remember, since 1924.”
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