Hester, DeAnn A, 53, passed away April 9, 2021 following a long illness. She was born to Dean and Sandra Gary on May 23, 1967. She worked in the food industry for many years. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, grandparents, and many aunts and uncles. She is survived by her husband, James A. Hester of Newton, KS; sons, Julius (Emma) Gary, and James Jr. Gary; her sister, Patty (Gene) Hoffer and brother, Kevin Gary all of Wichita, KS and many nieces and nephews.