Joy Lester Obituary
Joy Lester of Lexington, South Carolina passed away on August 15, 2026. Joy, born on September 21, 1959, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Bentlin and Gladys Bentlin (Nelson); her sister Donna Bentlin; and her husband David Lester. She is survived by: her children, Marcy Murphy of Castle Rock, CO and Nathan Lester (Megan) of Lexington, SC; her aunt Marilyn McConnell (Bob) of Corsicana, TX; her sister-in-law Patricia Svetz (James) of Hartselle, AL; her niece Monica Shannon (Kevin) of Decatur, AL; and her grandchildren, Christian, Rylee, Eli, Liv, Asher, Lainie and Lillie.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in her honor to any of the following ministries she was a part of.
