Kindness has proven to be the fountain of youth for Elizabeth “Lib” Lennon Hester.
Born on March 19, 1919, in Bladenboro, the Prestwick Village resident recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a day of pomp and circumstance, surrounded by friends and family and fellow residents at the DePaul Senior Living Community in Laurinburg.
“Always be kind,” is Hester’s secret to a long and happy life.
One of six children, Hester grew up in the country. After graduating from high school, she worked as a bookkeeper at a bank for 25 years. She married her high school sweetheart Roy Wilbur Hester, and the two were married for 60 years and had one son, three grandsons and six great-grandchildren.
Among Elizabeth’s hobbies are crocheting and knitting – for family or for missionaries and those less fortunate. Activities Director Rebekah Chandler-Marquez said Elizabeth welcomes guests into her room with warmth.
“She really likes to cut up,” said Rebekah. “She has a beautiful laugh!”
A colorful sea of tissue paper flowers on the tables and the fireplace mantle made by volunteer Mary Ellen Caulder filled the dining room at Prestwick Village for Elizabeth’s 100th birthday celebration.
The centenarian was presented with a tiara and proclaimed “queen for the day!” Chris English, chairman of the Laurinburg Chamber of Commerce, kicked-off the celebration, Rebekah shared her own stories about “Ms. Lib,” and then her grandson David Hester and daughter-in-law Rhoda Hester both shared their own tributes.
Attendees sang “Happy Birthday” while cake and ice cream were being served, accompanied by Rev. Alan Winters, chaplain of Scotland Regional Hospice, on guitar. In addition to friends and family, guests included the staff from Scotland Regional Hospice, Elizabeth’s pastor Rev. Hunt of the First Methodist Church of Laurinburg.
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Elizabeth “Lib” Lennon Hester, 101, of Laurinburg, formerly of Bladenboro, entered into rest on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Prestwick Village. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Moore Lennon and Clarice Coleman Lennon, her husband, Roy Wilbur Hester Sr., one son Roy Wilbur Hester Jr., one great granddaughter, Noelle Nye Hester, four brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Elizabeth leaves behind one daughter-in-law, Rhonda Gibson Hester of Gibson; one brother, Robert Lennon (Anne) of Wilmington, three grandchildren: David Hester (Wanda) of Lumberton, Jonathan Scott Hester (Kristie) of Cary, Wade Logan (Emmy) of Indian Land, SC, and six great grandchildren: D.J. and Teddy Hester of Lumberton, Olivia and Erin Hester of Cary, and Otto and Ollie Logan of Indian Land, SC.
Mrs. Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her family and enjoyed cooking meals for them. She retired from the Bank of Bladenboro in !985 and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Bladenboro. Elizabeth had a gift for needle work, and she was instrumental in founding the Prayer Shawl Ministry at the church. During this ministry, she knitted over 100 prayer shawls. Among her many talents, she volunteered at the WMU Thrift Store, fed many Baptist Ministers, and read to students at Spaulding Monroe Middle School. She also enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens with her husband and watching UNC basketball. Elizabeth was a Godly woman who led by example. Her selfless, kind, and gentle spirit left an impression on this world that will not soon be forgotten.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Pine Crest Cemetery in Bladenboro with Rev. Kevin Kinlaw officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Bladenboro or Scotland Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.
Born on March 19, 1919, in Bladenboro, the Prestwick Village resident recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a day of pomp and circumstance, surrounded by friends and family and fellow residents at the DePaul Senior Living Community in Laurinburg.
“Always be kind,” is Hester’s secret to a long and happy life.
One of six children, Hester grew up in the country. After graduating from high school, she worked as a bookkeeper at a bank for 25 years. She married her high school sweetheart Roy Wilbur Hester, and the two were married for 60 years and had one son, three grandsons and six great-grandchildren.
Among Elizabeth’s hobbies are crocheting and knitting – for family or for missionaries and those less fortunate. Activities Director Rebekah Chandler-Marquez said Elizabeth welcomes guests into her room with warmth.
“She really likes to cut up,” said Rebekah. “She has a beautiful laugh!”
A colorful sea of tissue paper flowers on the tables and the fireplace mantle made by volunteer Mary Ellen Caulder filled the dining room at Prestwick Village for Elizabeth’s 100th birthday celebration.
The centenarian was presented with a tiara and proclaimed “queen for the day!” Chris English, chairman of the Laurinburg Chamber of Commerce, kicked-off the celebration, Rebekah shared her own stories about “Ms. Lib,” and then her grandson David Hester and daughter-in-law Rhoda Hester both shared their own tributes.
Attendees sang “Happy Birthday” while cake and ice cream were being served, accompanied by Rev. Alan Winters, chaplain of Scotland Regional Hospice, on guitar. In addition to friends and family, guests included the staff from Scotland Regional Hospice, Elizabeth’s pastor Rev. Hunt of the First Methodist Church of Laurinburg.
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Elizabeth “Lib” Lennon Hester, 101, of Laurinburg, formerly of Bladenboro, entered into rest on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Prestwick Village. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Moore Lennon and Clarice Coleman Lennon, her husband, Roy Wilbur Hester Sr., one son Roy Wilbur Hester Jr., one great granddaughter, Noelle Nye Hester, four brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Elizabeth leaves behind one daughter-in-law, Rhonda Gibson Hester of Gibson; one brother, Robert Lennon (Anne) of Wilmington, three grandchildren: David Hester (Wanda) of Lumberton, Jonathan Scott Hester (Kristie) of Cary, Wade Logan (Emmy) of Indian Land, SC, and six great grandchildren: D.J. and Teddy Hester of Lumberton, Olivia and Erin Hester of Cary, and Otto and Ollie Logan of Indian Land, SC.
Mrs. Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her family and enjoyed cooking meals for them. She retired from the Bank of Bladenboro in !985 and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Bladenboro. Elizabeth had a gift for needle work, and she was instrumental in founding the Prayer Shawl Ministry at the church. During this ministry, she knitted over 100 prayer shawls. Among her many talents, she volunteered at the WMU Thrift Store, fed many Baptist Ministers, and read to students at Spaulding Monroe Middle School. She also enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens with her husband and watching UNC basketball. Elizabeth was a Godly woman who led by example. Her selfless, kind, and gentle spirit left an impression on this world that will not soon be forgotten.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Pine Crest Cemetery in Bladenboro with Rev. Kevin Kinlaw officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Bladenboro or Scotland Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.
Kindness has proven to be the fountain of youth for Elizabeth “Lib” Lennon Hester.
Born on March 19, 1919, in Bladenboro, the Prestwick Village resident recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a day of pomp and circumstance, surrounded by friends and family and fellow residents at the DePaul Senior Living Community in Laurinburg.
“Always be kind,” is Hester’s secret to a long and happy life.
One of six children, Hester grew up in the country. After graduating from high school, she worked as a bookkeeper at a bank for 25 years. She married her high school sweetheart Roy Wilbur Hester, and the two were married for 60 years and had one son, three grandsons and six great-grandchildren.
Among Elizabeth’s hobbies are crocheting and knitting – for family or for missionaries and those less fortunate. Activities Director Rebekah Chandler-Marquez said Elizabeth welcomes guests into her room with warmth.
“She really likes to cut up,” said Rebekah. “She has a beautiful laugh!”
A colorful sea of tissue paper flowers on the tables and the fireplace mantle made by volunteer Mary Ellen Caulder filled the dining room at Prestwick Village for Elizabeth’s 100th birthday celebration.
The centenarian was presented with a tiara and proclaimed “queen for the day!” Chris English, chairman of the Laurinburg Chamber of Commerce, kicked-off the celebration, Rebekah shared her own stories about “Ms. Lib,” and then her grandson David Hester and daughter-in-law Rhoda Hester both shared their own tributes.
Attendees sang “Happy Birthday” while cake and ice cream were being served, accompanied by Rev. Alan Winters, chaplain of Scotland Regional Hospice, on guitar. In addition to friends and family, guests included the staff from Scotland Regional Hospice, Elizabeth’s pastor Rev. Hunt of the First Methodist Church of Laurinburg.
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Elizabeth “Lib” Lennon Hester, 101, of Laurinburg, formerly of Bladenboro, entered into rest on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Prestwick Village. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Moore Lennon and Clarice Coleman Lennon, her husband, Roy Wilbur Hester Sr., one son Roy Wilbur Hester Jr., one great granddaughter, Noelle Nye Hester, four brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Elizabeth leaves behind one daughter-in-law, Rhonda Gibson Hester of Gibson; one brother, Robert Lennon (Anne) of Wilmington, three grandchildren: David Hester (Wanda) of Lumberton, Jonathan Scott Hester (Kristie) of Cary, Wade Logan (Emmy) of Indian Land, SC, and six great grandchildren: D.J. and Teddy Hester of Lumberton, Olivia and Erin Hester of Cary, and Otto and Ollie Logan of Indian Land, SC.
Mrs. Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her family and enjoyed cooking meals for them. She retired from the Bank of Bladenboro in !985 and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Bladenboro. Elizabeth had a gift for needle work, and she was instrumental in founding the Prayer Shawl Ministry at the church. During this ministry, she knitted over 100 prayer shawls. Among her many talents, she volunteered at the WMU Thrift Store, fed many Baptist Ministers, and read to students at Spaulding Monroe Middle School. She also enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens with her husband and watching UNC basketball. Elizabeth was a Godly woman who led by example. Her selfless, kind, and gentle spirit left an impression on this world that will not soon be forgotten.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Pine Crest Cemetery in Bladenboro with Rev. Kevin Kinlaw officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Bladenboro or Scotland Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.
Born on March 19, 1919, in Bladenboro, the Prestwick Village resident recently celebrated her 100th birthday with a day of pomp and circumstance, surrounded by friends and family and fellow residents at the DePaul Senior Living Community in Laurinburg.
“Always be kind,” is Hester’s secret to a long and happy life.
One of six children, Hester grew up in the country. After graduating from high school, she worked as a bookkeeper at a bank for 25 years. She married her high school sweetheart Roy Wilbur Hester, and the two were married for 60 years and had one son, three grandsons and six great-grandchildren.
Among Elizabeth’s hobbies are crocheting and knitting – for family or for missionaries and those less fortunate. Activities Director Rebekah Chandler-Marquez said Elizabeth welcomes guests into her room with warmth.
“She really likes to cut up,” said Rebekah. “She has a beautiful laugh!”
A colorful sea of tissue paper flowers on the tables and the fireplace mantle made by volunteer Mary Ellen Caulder filled the dining room at Prestwick Village for Elizabeth’s 100th birthday celebration.
The centenarian was presented with a tiara and proclaimed “queen for the day!” Chris English, chairman of the Laurinburg Chamber of Commerce, kicked-off the celebration, Rebekah shared her own stories about “Ms. Lib,” and then her grandson David Hester and daughter-in-law Rhoda Hester both shared their own tributes.
Attendees sang “Happy Birthday” while cake and ice cream were being served, accompanied by Rev. Alan Winters, chaplain of Scotland Regional Hospice, on guitar. In addition to friends and family, guests included the staff from Scotland Regional Hospice, Elizabeth’s pastor Rev. Hunt of the First Methodist Church of Laurinburg.
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Elizabeth “Lib” Lennon Hester, 101, of Laurinburg, formerly of Bladenboro, entered into rest on Sunday, July 26, 2020, at Prestwick Village. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Moore Lennon and Clarice Coleman Lennon, her husband, Roy Wilbur Hester Sr., one son Roy Wilbur Hester Jr., one great granddaughter, Noelle Nye Hester, four brothers and one sister.
Mrs. Elizabeth leaves behind one daughter-in-law, Rhonda Gibson Hester of Gibson; one brother, Robert Lennon (Anne) of Wilmington, three grandchildren: David Hester (Wanda) of Lumberton, Jonathan Scott Hester (Kristie) of Cary, Wade Logan (Emmy) of Indian Land, SC, and six great grandchildren: D.J. and Teddy Hester of Lumberton, Olivia and Erin Hester of Cary, and Otto and Ollie Logan of Indian Land, SC.
Mrs. Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She adored her family and enjoyed cooking meals for them. She retired from the Bank of Bladenboro in !985 and was a faithful member of First Baptist Church of Bladenboro. Elizabeth had a gift for needle work, and she was instrumental in founding the Prayer Shawl Ministry at the church. During this ministry, she knitted over 100 prayer shawls. Among her many talents, she volunteered at the WMU Thrift Store, fed many Baptist Ministers, and read to students at Spaulding Monroe Middle School. She also enjoyed working in her vegetable and flower gardens with her husband and watching UNC basketball. Elizabeth was a Godly woman who led by example. Her selfless, kind, and gentle spirit left an impression on this world that will not soon be forgotten.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 31, 2020 at 11:00 am in the Pine Crest Cemetery in Bladenboro with Rev. Kevin Kinlaw officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the First Baptist Church of Bladenboro or Scotland Regional Hospice, P.O. Box 1033, Laurinburg, NC 28353.
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