Tuesday, March 17, 2009

Ada Lee Nester

Ada Lee Nester, 78, of Arkoma, Oklahoma passed away on Saturday, March 14, 2009 in Arkoma. Ada was born on September 17, 1930 in Pittsburg, Kansas to David & Ada (Williams) Long. She was a cook. Ada raised all her kids and loved her family very deeply. Her husband, Jacob Nester; a son, Jacob Nester, Jr.; a granddaughter, Laura Cailett; and her parents preceded Ada in death. Ada is survived by 4 daughters, Laura Cailett of California; & Betty Smith, Shirley Bennett, & Brenda Scott, all of Arkoma, OK; 2 sons, Joe Nester of Mulberry, AR & Larry Nester of Arkoma, OK; 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; a sister, Clara Nester of Muldrow, OK; numerous other relatives & loved ones; and many beloved friends. Graveside services were held at 11:00 am Wednesday, March 18, 2009 at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Fort Smith, Arkansas with the Reverend John Burns officiating. Interment followed the services with arrangements under the direction of Evans & Miller Funeral Home of Pocola, OK. Pallbearers were Joseph Nester, Michael Smith, Danny Smith, Bobby Smith, Richard Bennett, Clay Bennett, & Matthew Hesson. Honorary pallbearers will be her grandsons.

No comments: