Barbara Kester Obituary
We are sad to announce that, on December 18, 2025, at the age of 77, Barbara Kester of Higden, Arkansas, born in Des Moines, Iowa passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the vast expanse of eternity, may Barbara find peace everlasting, cradled in the gentle embrace of the universe. And as we stand on the shores of remembrance, may her legacy inspire us to live each day with purpose, passion, and profound gratitude for the gift of life itself.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Leo Houck and Frances Houck (Ely). She is survived by: her husband Dennis Kester; her daughter Emily Baum (Shane Adams); and her granddaughter Emma Adams. She is also survived by other relatives and many friends.
