Wilma Lester

Wilma Lester, born June 15, 1936 in Ryans Creek, Kentucky, passed away on July 26, 2023, at the age of 87.
A loving, supportive, compassionate, and thoughtful woman, she was a pillar of strength and wisdom to those who knew her.
She was a dedicated and steadfast member of Jellico Creek Baptist Church in Williamsburg, Kentucky.
Wilma was a retired professional who dedicated much of her life to the service and care of others. In the words of Mother Teresa, “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.” This quote embodies the life of Wilma, as she did all things with great love.
Wilma is survived by her granddaughters, Ashley Emmer and Nikki Lester; her grandson, Joshua (Meagan) Lester; her daughters-in-law, Lisa Lester and Linda Lester; her sisters, Nancy (Robbie) Strack, Wanda (Lee) Schroeder and Carol Rose; her brother, Larry (Mary) Meadors and Robert (Doris) Meadors; her great-grandchildren, Jason Emmer, Lydia Emmer, Willa Emmer, James Blust, Sophia Blust, Emmett Blust, and Steven Lester; and her great-grandson, Lucas Lester; many nieces and nephews and a host of other family and friends to mourn her passing.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Crawford and Georgia Meadors; her beloved husband, Delmer Lester; her sons, Micheal and Jeffrey Lester; her grandson, Steven Lester; her sisters, Doris (Arnold) Hamlin, Ruby (Lansford) Lay, and Shirl Perkins; and her great-granddaughter, Abigail Lester.
A visitation for Wilma Lester will be held on Saturday, July 29, 2023, at 1:00pm at the Croley Funeral Home, located at 103 South 2nd Street, Williamsburg, Kentucky.
The funeral service will follow at 4:00pm at the Jellico Creek Baptist Church, located at 9004 Kentucky 92, Williamsburg, Kentucky.
She will be laid to rest following the service at 5:00pm at the Jellico Creek Cemetery.
In the words of Emily Dickinson, “Unable are the loved to die, for love is immortality.” Wilma’s spirit will forever live on in the hearts of those who loved her.
We encourage you to share your fondest memories and photos of Wilma on her memorial page, as a celebration of her life and the love she shared with all of us.
Croley Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.