Illena Cox Hester

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Celebrating the life of
Illena Cox HesterSeptember 17, 1932 - March 30, 2013

Illena Cox Hester, 80, died Saturday, March 30, 2013 in Savannah, GA.

Mrs. Hester was born in Atlanta, GA on September 17, 1932, the daughter of the late Clarence Richmond Cox and Lucy Lurie Anderson Cox. She was a 1952 Cum Laude graduate of Armstrong College, earning an associates degree of arts. She became a member of the Huntington Women's Guild in 1962 and remained very active until she became ill last year. Also, she loved participating and serving at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church where she had been a member since 1968 and where she raised her family. She was a member of the Berean Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Savannah Yacht Club and enjoyed playing bridge with her bridge club.

Mrs. Hester is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Earl Hester; sons, Jeff Hester and wife Brenda of Canton, GA and David Hester and wife Christy of Deltona, FL; daughter, Holly Hester Morgan and husband Louie of Marietta, GA; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Illena was vivacious and full of life and loved people and especially her grandchildren and her many friends! She will be dearly missed.

A memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Tuesday at Isle of Hope United Methodist Church.

Remembrances may be made to Isle of Hope United Methodist Church, 412 Parkersburg Road, Savannah, GA 31406.

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Holly, Praying for you today as you grieve the loss of your mom. I remember her fondly. Having lost my mom 27 years ago, I can testify that though time does heal the pain, the reality of missing my mom continues today. My great joy and hope has always been that God promises us as believers that we will be reunited one day! I Thessalonians 4:15-17God's peace be very real to you!

- Mary Ann Granade McTier, Lawrenceville, GA

Illena will be missed by so many people. She was a special lady.And she is now in a very special place. Mary Brantley Wise

- Wise, Savannah, GA

I was sorry hear about Illena's passing. John and I will keep you all in our prayers. Please let us know if there is anything that we can do for you.

- Jean Barry Hester, Rincon, GA

Jeff I just received the news. Brother, I am so sorry. Prayers for comfort for your whole family! God Bless you all! Greg and Vicki Sells

- Greg and Vicki Sells, Powder Springs, GA

I was saddened to hear of Illena's passing. She was a dear friend and a special lady. She brought joy to all her friends. It is hard to give her up.

- Barbara LeCroy, Hattiesburg, MS

Earl, Jeff, David, Holly and Families - Illena will always be remembered as such a beautiful person, both outwardly and inwardly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Joan Hester Byrd, Wendy and Billy

- Wendy Hester Ciccodicola, Cranbury, NJ

So sorry to learn that Illena has passed away. We were at Armstrong together and she was a dear friend. My deepest sympathy to the family. Sally Mirsky Kaplan

- Sally Mirsky Kaplan, Atlanta, GA

Mrs Hester will be missed by many. My parents, Carl and Nan Neal, will really miss her. She was always had a smile, and was such a great lady. We are so sorry for your loss. Janet and Steve Adams

- Janet adams, Savannah, GA

To: The Hester Family.May you find comfort and strength in those near and dear to you.

- R. Gaines, Warrensville hts, OH