Hester R. McNamara's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2025 in Barbourville, Kentucky

Hester R. McNamara

October 16, 1932 - July 11, 2025 (92 years old)

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hester R. McNamara's obituary , Passed away on July 11, 2025 in Barbourville, Kentucky

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Knox Funeral Home Inc

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Hester R. McNamara

October 16, 1932 - July 11, 2025 (92 years old)

Barbourville, Kentucky

Hester R. McNamara Obituary

The passing of Hester R. McNamara of Barbourville, Kentucky leaves a void in the hearts of many, as we bid farewell to a loving soul who departed on July 11, 2025 at the age of 92. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Nealy Rose and Ida Brown Rose; her husband James McNamara; her daughters, Carolyn Sue Warren, Brenda Medlin and Barbara Bays; her siblings, Gladys Mills, Donna Rose, Bleve, William and Po Rose (Bessy); her grandson James Tye; her great grandchild Dulce Morales; and her son-in-law Clifton Hayes.

She is survived by: her children, Teresa Hayes, Linda Tye, Joyce McNamara and Terry McNamara; her siblings, Versie, Lonnie, Wanda, Molly, Joyce, Michelle, Fran and Harold Rose; her grandchildren, Angie Taylor (Greg), Casey Burnett (Ivan), Kristin Broughton (Zack), Amy Hayes, Crystal Hayes (Dustin), Ashley Croley (Michael), Kayla Partin (Danny), Shawn Hayes (Jenay), George Tye (Lori), Shane Tye, Brittany Mills (Adam), Terri Lynn Mills, Bradley Warren, Shaunna Medlin, Jack Medlin and Josh Medlin (Stephanie); her great great grandchildren, Bree Taylor (Lonnie), Jathan Taylor (Camille), Desarai (Tim), Destiney, Nick Medlin, Kyra, Brandon, Natalie, Ryan, Charlee, Jesse, Kenzie (Cameron), Connor, Cameron, Laci, Ally, Jonah, Kaleb, Serenity, Isaiah, Grace, Jacob, Shawn, Avilyn, Payton, Tristen, Morgan, Karsen, Brody, Kason, Kade, Kamden, Aiden, Abbigail, Madison, Hazel, Colton, Kash, Dominic, Damien, Diamond, Demetria, Deluca, Grayson, Mckinlea, Ivan, Evan, Karsyn and Kenton; and her close friends, Freda Mills, Jean Carton, Elinor Lawrence, Angie Elliott, Kenny McKee and Buffy.

Visitation was held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the Chapel of the Knox Funeral Home (325 Knox St, Barbourville, KY 40906). A funeral service was held on Friday, July 18th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Knox Funeral Home Inc



Fri

July 18

Visitation

Chapel of the Knox Funeral Home
325 Knox St, Barbourville, KY 40906

Fri

July 18

Funeral service

Chapel of the Knox Funeral Home
325 Knox St, Barbourville, KY 40906

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