Margaret Inez Estes Lester

Mrs. Margaret Inez Estes Lester was born on November 14, 1934 and went to be with her beloved husband, Leon, on November 23, 2012, surrounded by her family. She was a lifelong resident of the Little Sycamore community and was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where she loved to sing. Inez retired from First Century Bank in 1998 with over 25 years of service where she served as head bookkeeper at the Tazewell branch. Inez was a two time colon cancer survivor and passed away due to complications from recent surgery. She was truly devoted to her family especially her great granddaughters. Inez is proceeded in death by her husband of 58 years, Leon Lester; infant son , Stephen Gale Lester; parents , Hollis and Martha Estes; brother, Clarence Estes; and in-laws, Archie and Maude Lester.

She is survived by her daughters and sons in-law, Debra and Gary Brooks of Tazewell, TN

Donna and Ricky West of New Tazewell, TN

Grandchildren: Heather and Johnny Richardson of Jonesborough, TN

Justin West of Vigo,Pontevedra, Spain

Andrew West of Knoxville, TN

Great granddaughters: Jordan and Samantha Richardson of Jonesborough, TN

Brothers: Bill Estes of Orlando, FL

Hugh and Karen Estes of New Tazewell, TN

Sister-in-law: Madge Estes of Knoxville, TN

“special “sisters: Kathleen Estes, Imogene Nunn, Frances Duncan and Judy Estes all of Tazewell, TN

Nieces and nephews: Terry Jones of Knoxville, TN, Alan Estes of Edmund, OK

Sandy Rowe of Tazewell, TN and Brad Estes of Columbia TN and a host of other family and friends.

Graveside service for family and friends will be Monday November 26 ,2012 at 1:00pm in the Cook-Pleasant view cemetery, ministers: Rev. Paul Collingsworth and Rev. John Hall

Pallbearers: Andrew West, Justin West, Johnny Richardson, Alan Estes, Brad Estes, Tony Duncan, Llyod Mayes. Honorary Pallbearers: Benton Estes , Tip Nunn and Andy Duncan

Coffey Funeral Home www.coffeyfh.com .