With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Maxine Lester (Jerseyville, Illinois), whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 30, 2024 at the age of 69. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Maxine Lester to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her brother Ronald Edward Smay; her nephews, Shannon Dawdy and Ralph Delbert Smay; and her father-in-law Jessie Lester. She is survived by: her husband Wayne Lester of Placida, Florida; her daughters, Andrea Lester of Godfrey, Angela Lester of Godfrey and Jessica Grant (Lester) of Cleveland, Tennessee; her grandchildren, Max, Jordyn, Alexander, Ellanor Grant, Farrah, Evan and Owen Gaines; her sister Loretta Dawdy (Dick) of Godfrey; her mother-in-law Edith Lester of Jerseyville; and her sister-in-law Joanna Farris of White Hall.

Visitation was held on Thursday, December 12th 2024 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Crawford Funeral Home (1308 IL-109, Jerseyville, IL 62052). A funeral service was held on Friday, December 13th 2024 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

In lieu of flowers or plants, memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society – Liver Cancer Research, in care of the funeral home.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Crawford Funeral Home

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1308 IL-109, Jerseyville, IL 62052

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December 5, 2024

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“In loving memory of Maxine Lester, Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss.”

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December 5, 2024

Tammy Miller wrote a sympathy message

“We were so sorry to hear of Maxines passing. There aren't many people you meet that you instantly just love. She was such a sweet soul. We are sorry we couldn't spend more time with her before the Lord called her home. We will pray for the family as I'm sure it is a loss that will be deeply felt. You will see her again someday. Rest in peace sweet Maxine. Tammy and Scott Miller”