Frances Talley Lester Obituary
The passing of Frances Talley Lester of Reidsville, North Carolina occurred on July 25, 2026. Frances, born on May 2, 1924, is remembered by those who knew her. 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, James Frances Talley and Mary Howerton Overton; her husband John Powell Lester, Sr.; her daughter Pam Somers; her grandson John Powell Lester III; her son-in-law Michael C. Stovall III; and her siblings, Dorothy Giordano and Conrad Talley.
She is survived by: her children, John Powell Lester, Jr. (Joyce) of Reidsville and Kathy Stovall of Wilmington, NC; her son-in-law John Somers of Reidsville; her grandchildren, Brianna Lester, Marlena Lester, Joseph Somers (Melissa), Heather Bare (Steve), Patrick Somers (Brooke), Corbett Stovall and Kit Stovall (Ashley); her great grandchildren, Jacob Somers, Kaitlin Somers, Lillie Somers Howell (Keegan), Abby Grace Bare Bagent (Tyler), Victoria Bare and Kyri Lester; her niece Judy Whiteside; and her nephew Billy Giordano.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association in memory Frances, Michael and Pam. https://act.alz.org.
