Lilla Marie Hester Obituary
With sadness, we share the passing of Lilla Marie Hester of Gladewater, Texas. Lilla, born on June 23, 1942, passed away on July 3, 2026. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lilla Marie Hester to pay them a last tribute.
Family, friends, and acquaintances remember Lilla for her warmth, thoughtfulness, and the moments shared together. While she will be deeply missed, the influence she had on the lives around her remains. Loved ones will reflect on the time spent together. Lilla’s memory will live on in the hearts of friends and family, a lasting reminder of the connections and experiences she brought to the world.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Cecil Jones and Allie Jones; her husband Jody Wayne Hester; and her sons, Terry Wayne and Tommy Joe Hester.
She is survived by: her daughter Tina Marie Strickland (Allen); her grandchildren, Jodi Elizabeth Hicks (Zach), Emmie Moon Hester and Wayne Riggs Hester; and her brothers, Cecil A. Jones and John D. Jones (Chayton). She is also survived by five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
