Funeral services Audrey Gayle Pearson Lester, age 56 of Murfreesboro, will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 PM at Higgins Funeral Home with Rev. Ricky Holman officiating. Burial will follow in Higgins Cedar Hills Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Lester passed away Thursday in Middle Tennessee Medical Center in Murfreesboro after an extended battle with cancer.
She was a native of Lincoln County and the daughter of the late Harvey and Ethel Mills Pearson. Mrs. Lester was customer service representative for Verizon before her retirement and was a former employee of Bi-Lo.
Survivors include her husband Michael Lester of Murfreesboro, daughter Dana Owens Williams (Michael) of Shelbyville, two sons Daniel Owens (Carrie) of Lincoln County, Dustin Owens of Murfreesboro, step-daughter Lynn Lester Warren (Timmy) of Fayetteville, 2 step-sons Greg Lester (Anicia) of Fayetteville and Travis Lester of Shelbyville, grandchildren Lucas Williams, Amber Owens, Julius Owens, Aryana Owens, Micah Owens, step-grandchildren Lindsey, Alena and Olivia Warren, Cody, JB and Carson Lester, sisters Ruby Priest of Huntsville, AL, Marilyn Foust of Highland, Indiana, Joan Lee of Fayetteville, TN, Beverly Guest of Hazel Green, AL, brothers Nolan Pearson of Columbia, KY, Gerald Pearson of Lincoln County, Stan Pearson of Bell Buckle, TN and Edward Pearson of Huntland, TN. She was preceded in death by sister Jean Flynn and brother Loyd Pearson
Visitation with the family will be Saturday from 5-8 pm at Higgins Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers if you wish, a donation to the American Cancer Society or the Sarah Cannon Cancer Center, 3901 Central Pike, Suite 153, Hermitage, TN 37076 would be greatly appreciated.
6 Comments To "Audrey Gayle Pearson Lester"
#1 Comment By Billy Gray On August 17, 2012 @ 6:51 pm
Mike,So sorry to hear about loss. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
#2 Comment By Walt Pearson On August 17, 2012 @ 9:29 pm
I spent the entire summer with this family in 1960, Audry was about 4 years old then. I am sorry that the family has not been in touch as much as we should have, seems we only see each other at funerals. God bless this entire family during these trying times.
#3 Comment By Betty Pearson McGullion On August 18, 2012 @ 2:00 am
Sorry to hear about Audrey, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless you.
#4 Comment By Connie Arnold On August 18, 2012 @ 3:19 am
so sorry to hear about Audrey, when to school with her at Flintville high. My thoughts and prayer are with her family at this time.
#5 Comment By Tammy Foster On August 18, 2012 @ 12:37 pm
I am deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Audrey. It was an honor for me to have cared for her through this horrible disease. She was a fighter and fought this with all she had. I know she is in a place of no more pain and suffering. You will be in my thoughts and prayers as you grieve the loss of a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother. May God be with you. Sincerely, Tammy
#6 Comment By Sue Anderson On August 20, 2012 @ 4:49 pm
Mike,
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I didn’t know your wife but I am sure she was a wonderful person. I know you had a lot of good year together, just keep them clost to your heart durning this trying time.
I know you find strength to continue on, you have children and granchildren that will be there for you.
Again I am truly sorry.
Sue Anderson