Joan Laraine Hester Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Joan Laraine Hester of LaGrange, Georgia, who passed away on January 5, 2026, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joan Laraine Hester to pay them a last tribute.
In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Joan leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Joan may no longer walk among us, her spirit lives on in the memories held dear by her family and friends, a guiding light that illuminates their paths in times of darkness.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Elmer Hester and Sally Maurice Parmer Hester. She is survived by: her daughter Candy Clay (Bobby); her siblings, Chris Hester (Lorna), Phyllis Hester (Johnny) and Linda Jones (Michael); her grandchildren, Ryan Clay (Maegan), Courtney Clay and Elizabeth Upperman (David); and her great grandchildren, Alena Clay and Ava Claire Clay. She is also survived by nieces, nephew.
