Lydia Mae Lester Obituary
The family of Lydia Mae Lester (Clarksdale, Mississippi) announces her passing on September 26, 2026. Lydia, born on July 22, 1935, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Lydia Mae Lester or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her husband James Dolph Lester; her son Robert Thomas; her granddaughter Carol Mullins; her parents, Thomas Durham and Thelma Falco Durham; and her siblings, Charles Durham, Billy Durham, Harrison Durham, Grady Durham, Claire Zell Walker and Ina Jean Chandler.
She is survived by: her children, James Lester of Texas, Billy Lester of Walls, MS, Thelma Bomar (Gary) of Atoka, TN, Barbara Lester (Charlie Keel, Sr.) of Abbeville, MS, Elizabeth Dean of Walls, MS and Sarah Bricen (Grizz) of Burns, TN; and her sister Willie Rybolt of Clarksdale, MS. She is also survived by thirteen grandchildren, twenty eight great - grandchildren and sixteen great- great grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Meredith-Nowell Funeral Home (314 E 2nd St, Clarksdale, MS 38614). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 3rd 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location.
