Mildred Lester

Mildred Evelyn Lester of Uvalde passed away on March 17, 2009 in Amistad Nursing Home at the age of 89. She was born on July 11, 1919 in Runge, TX to Emil and Gesine Marie Wessels Schendel. She married Grady P. Lester in Corpus Christi, TX on Sept. 3, 1939. He preceded her in death in 2003. Mrs. Lester taught school in Uvalde for over 30 years.She is survived by two daughters, Ruane Renninger and husband, Harold of Granbury, TX; and Judy Lester and husband, Ted Witt of Palmdale, CA; son, Bob Lester and wife, Kathy of Uvalde; brother, Raymond Schendel of Runge, TX; grandchildren, Diana Rice, Cheryl Vela, Harold W. Renninger; Courtney Kienow; Bryan Witt; Catherine Witt; Nathan Lester; Julia Galloway, and Jill Hale; great-grandchildren, Leo and Jay Morales; Matthew, Alex, and Colton Vela; Cameron Kienow; Jake Hale; and Gracelyn and Ellie Galloway. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter, Jerilea Lester; four sisters, and four brothers. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at 10:00 AM at the Getty St. Church of Christ with burial to follow in Hillcrest Cemetery. Mr. King Burney will officiate. Pallbearers will be Nathan Lester, Bryan Witt, Charlie Carter, Gus Neutze, Vann McElroy, and Steve Cargil.

Visitation

RushingEstesKnowles Mortuary
220 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Friday, March 20, 2009
9:00 AM

Service

Funeral

Getty St. Church of Christ
200 S. Getty St.
Uvalde, TX  78801
Saturday, March 21, 2009
10:00 AM

Cemetery

Hillcrest Cemetery
Hwy. 90 West
Uvalde, TX  78801