Irene Matthews Lester Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Irene Matthews Lester (Savannah, Georgia), born in Chicago, Illinois, who passed away on October 15, 2024, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Irene Matthews Lester to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: the father of her children Lamar Lester, Sr.; and her son William Lester. She is survived by: her children, Lamar Lester, Jr. (Dwan) of Pooler and Laura "Sissy" Simpson (Ed) of Savannah; her grandchildren, Lamar Lester, III (Marilyn) of Marietta, Hunter Lester of Tybee Island and Irene "Mattie" Simpson; and her brothers, Chuck Matthews (Tina), Bill Matthews (Jan) and Tom Matthews. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation was held on Friday, October 18th 2024 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Fox & Weeks Funeral Directors, Islands Chapel (4605 US-80, Savannah, GA 31410). A funeral service was held on Saturday, October 19th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church (450 N Cromwell Rd, Savannah, GA 31410).
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in her memory to Azalealand Nursing Home, c/o Bess Pope, 2040 Colonial Drive, Savannah, GA 31406.
