Barbara Cochrane Hester Obituary
In loving memory of Barbara Cochrane Hester (Elkin, North Carolina), who departed this world on December 11, 2025 at the age of 88. Barbara leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Herbert F. Cochrane and Effie M. Cochrane; her husband Jack J. Hester; her son Jack "Randy" Hester; and her sisters, Anne C. Hunsucker (Kenny) and Aleta C. Henderson (Bob).
She is survived by: her children, H. Michael Hester (Teresa) and Debra H. Collins (Eddie); her grandchildren, Michelle H. Fisher (Rett), Devin M. Hester (Lauren), Kristin H. Hawks (Chris), Tiffany H. Coulahan (David) and Julie Branch (Brad); her nieces and nephews, Karen H. Lamka (Tim), Angie Hester, Renee Bowman, Brenda Sheldon, Russell Hunsucker, Allen Hester, Kevin Hester and John Cloniger; and her friend Kay Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Grassy Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Debra Collins, 109 Klondike Rd. State Road NC, 28676.
