Mary "Janie" Lester's obituary , Passed away on February 16, 2026 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Mary "Janie" Lester

September 19, 1948 - February 16, 2026 (77 years old)

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

Mary "Janie" Lester's obituary , Passed away on February 16, 2026 in Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes

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Mary "Janie" Lester

September 19, 1948 - February 16, 2026 (77 years old)

Ocean Springs, Mississippi

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Mary Lester Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Mary Lester of Ocean Springs, Mississippi, who passed away at the age of 77, on February 16, 2026. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mary Lester or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

In the hush of twilight, as the stars twinkle in silent homage, we reflect on the legacy Mary leaves behind and her impact on the lives of her loved ones. Though Mary 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, Ore Mae Wilson and Joseph Wilson; and her brother Roy Wilson. She is survived by: her husband Ronald Lester; her children, Ken McWilliams, Susan Bateman (Dennis), Lisa Scott (Shannon), Teresa Grimsley (Bruce), Regena Lester Simpson and Ronald Lester II (Renee); and her pet Misty. She is also survived by fifteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren.

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Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Homes



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Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home - Ocean Springs
911 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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Feb 20

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Bradford O'Keefe Funeral Home - Ocean Springs
911 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564

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