of Mountain Home, AR
October 5, 1916 - July 22, 2012
Pauline C. ''Polly'' Hester, age 95, of Mountain Home, Arkansas passed away Sunday, July 22, 2012, at her residence. She was born October 5, 1916, in Roopville, Georgia to Robert Arnold and Mellie (Shiflette) Cater.
Mrs. Hester married John Edward Hester June 2, 1940, in Phenix City, Alabama. She was an avid bowler for 60 years up to the age of 93. She was a homemaker, loving wife, mother and grandmother. She volunteered with the hospital auxiliary in California during her husbands military career.
Mrs. Hester is survived by her husband of 72 years: LtCol. John Hester, U.S. Air Force, Retired, two sons: Richard Hester and wife Alison of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Jerry Hester and wife Gail of Conway, Arkansas, five grandchildren and one great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers: Wayne, Dorsey and Duma Cater, a sister: Audrey Ennis and a great grandchild.
Funeral services will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday, July 26, 2012, at the Roller Funeral Home Chapel with Funeral Celebrant Frank Daniels officiating. A visitation will be Wednesday from noon until 9:00 p.m. with the family receiving friends from 6:00 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Entombment will be in Baxter Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Honor.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of the Ozarks.
Arrangements are by Roller Funeral Home.
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13 Condolence(s)
Mike and Dianna Roller
Sunday, July 29, 2012
To Richard and all the family members,
We extend to you our deepest and heart felt sympathy in the loss of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Sincerely,
Mike and Dianna Roller and family
Mara Jane Fisk
Thursday, July 26, 2012
My sincere condolences to Richard and Family. I had great respect for Miss Polly. She was always supported of what we undertook to accomplish at school and was available to chaperone or do anything asked of her in support of our schools.
She had a smile that lit up the world. She will be missed.
Cindy Hester
Thursday, July 26, 2012
52 years of knowing Polly and being her daughter-in-law for almost 23 of those years, I have so many treasured memories - they'd fill a book.
She blessed my life, and all of those who knew her, and will forever be in my heart.
Betsy Johnson
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Dear John,
Steve has shared his thoughts and memories of Polly, and I want to add mine to his. The first time I met Polly was at our wedding 39 years ago, and I loved her the minute I met her, and have loved her since! Every time we visited, the visit was not complete unless we ate some brownies and ice cream! I will miss her, but consider myself so blessed.to have known her. We love you. Steve and Betsy
Julie Bramlett
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
John, Richard & Alison,
I was so sorry to read of Polly's passing and I am so sorry to inform you that I will be unable to attend but wanted to let you know you all will be in my thoughts and prayers. I have loved Polly for over 27 years when we started bowling together. She was such a sweet and beautiful woman. She always remembered me every time I ran into her and we always gave each other the biggest hugs! She will truly be missed. God has brought an angel home : )
Anni Heizler
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Richard,
Scotty & I are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you and your family.
Anni
Steve Johnson
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Dear John, Richard, Jerry & Family,
At first I struggled with what to write about Polly Hester. And then, just glancing at her recent photograph and beautiful face brought back many good memories. Upon retirement John and Polly didn't become couch potatoes; they fished, they gardened, they took frequent trips to places all over North America....they were always in motion. And Polly still bowled regularly even when the ball became almost as heavy as she!
During the sixties when Richard and I became good friends, I was a constant visitor and lunch/dinner guest. Those were the garden years – plantings that filled the kitchen from the green thumbs and hard work of John and Polyester (that's what we used to affectionately call her). If you were fortunate enough to have seen their garden, then you would know where the phrase “master gardener” probably comes from! The Hester household fed me and others well and without question or restraint during those teenage years. At a recent visit she still had something tasty to offer...almost 40 years of behaving like she was my Mom!
Polly Hester was truly a great Mom, Grandmother, wife, cook, gardener, and friend to all. What a wonderful life she nourished and enjoyed with everyone around her! I will miss her very much. Of course you know my thoughts and prayers are with you this week.
Steve
Greg Cater
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Uncle John, Jerry, Richard and family- Aunt Polly was such a joy to be around and an inspiration to many. What a privilege to have had her for so long. So many great memories! I still remember coming to Blytheville and Mountain Home and the trips Uncle John and Aunt Polly made to LaGrange with Trixie!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Greg Cater
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Uncle John, Jerry, Richard and family- Aunt Polly was such a joy to be around and an inspiration to many. What a privilege to have had her for so long. So many great memories! I still remember coming to Blytheville and Mountain Home and the trips Uncle John and Aunt Polly made to LaGrange with Trixie!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lamar Ennis
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Dear Uncle John, Jerry, and Richard,
I will cherish many wonderful memories of Aunt Polly. She was a real peach. You will all be in my prayers and thoughts in the days to come.
Love,
Lamar
Sheila Dunne
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
John, Richard and Family-
Keeping you all in thought and prayer-
Polly (-ester!) will be missed by all who knew her!
Her easy smile and boundless good cheer lifted my spirits each and every time we met! She was a gift to everyone
she touched!
Love,
Sheila Dunne
Cathy Hays
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Uncle John, Richard, and Jerry.
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Aunt Polly and you guys were and are so special to me. I hate that we are so far apart.
Hold on to those precious memories and the time you had together. Love, Cathy
Tim Boyd
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Richard & Family,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dear mother. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers throughout this time. May you find peace and comfort in your hearts.