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Deidra Diane Lester

12 January, 1953 – 9 February, 2026
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Garden Oaks Funeral Home & Crematory

Deidra Diane Lester, 73, of Pasadena TX, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 in Houston TX.

Deidra was born in Fort Worth TX to Odis C. “Red” Lester Sr. and Reba M. Lester on January 12, 1953. She worked for St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital (Baylor St. Luke’s) for 45 years retiring in 2018.

Deidra was an avid and adventurous traveler and together with family and close friends visited many destinations. She was a caring, selfless, and reliable sister and friend to many and will be fondly remembered by all who knew her.

Deidra is preceded in death by her parents, Odis C. “Red” Lester Sr. and Reba M. Lester.

She is survived by her brothers: Odis C. “Butch” Lester Jr. and wife Pat of England and Donald Keith Lester of Deer Park.

Nieces: Melanie, Amy, Holly and their families, 6 great nephews, 1 great niece and 1 great-great nephew all of England.

The family of Deidra wishes to extend our sincere thanks to all of her doctors and staff at Kelsey-Seybold and the caring staff at Houston Hospice.

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