A native of Clarke County, Mrs. Kesler was a daughter of the late Burie R. Connally and Audrey B. Fowler Connally.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kesler was preceded in death by her husband, John H. Kesler.
Survivors include son, Tommy Lunsford and wife, Delia, of Charlottesville, VA; grandson, David Lunsford; stepchildren, Johnny Kesler and wife, Sandra, and Norma Jean Autry and husband, Melvin, all of Athens; sister, Lillian Chandler of Athens; a number of grandchildren; step granddaughter, Edie; great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews; devoted caregiver and special niece, Gail Allen.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 1 at 2 p.m. at the chapel of Bernstein Funeral Home. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Saturday, April 30 from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be offered at www.bernsteinfuneralhome.com.
Bernstein Funeral Home and Cremation Service is in charge of arrangements.
