Service Details
Due to Covid19, a private service for 25 people will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Masks are required. The Homegoing service will be available to be watched via livestream by clicking on this link at 10:00 a.m. https://youtu.be/wcj7KAlDPXQ
Frances Lee Lester (nee: Vance) was called home to be with the LORD on Saturday December 5, 2020.
Frances was born on January 31, 1941 to Prince Albert Vance Sr. and Callie Mae Vance (nee: Gilmore) in Aberdeen, MS, she was known by her family and friends as “Sis”. She was united in marriage To Mr. Eddie Lester December 23, 1964 in which they had 4 children. Mrs. Lester accepted Christ at a young age and became a member of the New Grove M. B. Church in 1952. She graduated from Shivers High School in 1960 and in 1961 she moved to Memphis to help her sister and aunt.
Frances worked for Gerber in Memphis where she met her future Mother-In-Law Mrs. Laura Lester and she asked that Frances write letters to her son who was overseas in the Army, Frances and Eddie connected via those letters and they would have celebrated their 56th year wedding Anniversary the 23rd of December. Frances worked for the Racine Unified School District at Central Office and at various schools within the district for over 37 years as an Educational Assistant, her passion was working with children in the school district as well as with her church family, Mrs. Lester had the patience of a saint, and was truly a gentile disciplinarian.
Mrs. Lester was devoted to various ministries such as the Willing Workers Ministry, Sunday School Ministry, Vacation Bible School Ministry, Tot Choir Ministry, Angelic Choir Ministry, BTU Ministry, and would travel to the various Youth and Adult Conventions across the states under the leadership of the Late Rev. Mack C. Davis and the Second Missionary Baptist Church, later continuing the ministry work with the children choir at United Faith M. B. Church and New Vision Outreach Church.
Mrs. Frances Lester leaves a life of joyous memories to her beloved husband Eddie Lester, sons Wendell Vance, Roger Lester, and daughter Carolina (Reginald McClain). Grandchildren DeAndre (Kayla) Lester, Tamaria Reed, Eric Cage, Dominque (Darell) Livingston, and Breanne, and host of great grandchildren all of Racine, WI and many nieces, and nephews. In addition, she leaves her beloved sisters Annie Dora Harris, St. Louis, MO, and Ella Bell White, St. Louis, MO and special friend, Shirley Mclain, to cherish her memories.
Frances was preceded in death by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Prince Albert Vance Sr., in-laws Mr. and Mrs. Willie Lester Sr, brother Prince Albert Vance Jr., brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephew, and recently her son Donald D. Lester.
The Lester family would like to send a special thank you for the care and support provided by the ICU, CUI2 and 2D staff at Ascension All Saints.
Due to Covid19, a private service for 25 people will take place on Saturday, December 19, 2020. Masks are required. The Homegoing service will be available to be watched via livestream by clicking on this link at 10:00 a.m. https://youtu.be/wcj7KAlDPXQ A private interment will take place in the Southern Wisconsin Veterans Memorial Cemetery.
In thee, O Lord, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion. Psalm 71:1 kjv
Anky and Diane Johnson and Family says
To the Lester family you all are in are prayers and thoughts. Your mother was a Beautiful Woman of God. Rest in Heaven.
De Fields says
My prayers are with the family during their time of bereavement!
Joyce Ann Denton says
My prayers and condolences to the Lester family. I love you all❤️ Southside mother to many. Beautiful person inside and out.
Jacquie Mikic says
So sorry for your loss. Prayers to you and your family Carolina! 🙏🙏
Justine “Squeakey” Oliver says
Rest In Peace Mrs Lester. Thank you for all you did for us in the Angelic Choir. You looked out for all of us like we were your own children.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
7 I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: 8 Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.
Vallie Rogers says
I am so sorry for your loss; my condolences to the family are genuine and sincere . In recent years I didn’t see much of Francis, but whenever I saw her she was always a delight to see. A smile was always on her face; her love for others was always on her face.
Karlos Bland says
Words can’t even describe how sad this makes my heart feel. Mrs. Lester was so kind hearted and loving and smile for everyone. When I joined United Faith she made me feel as if I had been apart of the congregation all my life. Just wonderful sweet lady. Mrs. Lester you will be truly missed. Carolina continue to hold on to all the memories. Continued prayers for you all.
Shirly McClain says
She was a dear friend. Rest In peace my beloved.
Tina/Brian Grandberry & Butlers says
I love yall
Mary L. Hooks and Family says
To the Lester Family
The Hooks family would like to send our deepest condolences and heart felt prayers in this time of lost. Sister Lester was a very beautiful person inside and out. She will be missed dearly.
Wanda&Fred Brown says
Our prayers are with you during this time Mrs. Lester touch many lives a sweet humble lady may God continue to comfort and strengthen you.. Bless you.
Anonymous says
I’m going to miss Mrs. Lester she had a lot of wisdom to share . We had a great time working at RUSD for many years . Rest ln Peace Fran . Condolences to the Lester family .
Jennifer Ticer says
CONDOLENCES TO THE LESTER FAMILY . FRANCIS WAS A GREAT FRIEND WITH A LOT OF WISDOM. I ENJOYED TALKING TO HER AND SEEING HERE AT RUSD BEFORE SHE RETIRED . I WILL ALSO REMEMBER THAT BEAUTIFUL SMILE & HAIR . REST N PEACE FRAN .
Paula Boykin and Family says
I’m very sorry for your loss sincere condolences to the entire family Mrs Lester was always a beautiful person
Anonymous says
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Kelly. Kidd says
My heart is feeling said because he took a nice person from us but now she has her wings so remember the good times
Walinda Riley says
To the Lester family you have my deepest sympathy and prayers. I know This has been rough for you loosing another love one in such a short time. But continue to give it to the lord and he will see you throug. She definitely will be never forgotten. Such a kind soul.God bless you all.
Stacey Moore & Family says
Sending prayers & condolences to the Lester family
Mrs. Theresa Parrott (Thomas) says
To the Lester family, Mrs. Lester is one of the most sweetest, calmest and even tempered, person I have ever had the honor to meet. She always has a hello, and would ask how my Mom was doing. You truly had before you a women of GOD and that is the riches legacy any one could ever, ever, gift to her Children, and children’s, children. Her prayers for you won’t go unanswered. Know this for sure while your hearts reach that point of healing. Mrs. Lester may be absent from her body, however we know she’s present with the LORD.
Demetrius powell says
Sorry for your lost I that God will GIVE YOU the strength to get through this may bless Your family
Demetrius powell says
My condolences to the family during this time I Hope is that you make through this in the name of Jesus AMEN
Demetrius powell says
Wendell I’m so sorry for your lost of your mother I hope you make it through this ok friend
Demetrius powell says
Wendell I’m so sorry for your lost of your mother I hope you make it through this ok friend if need anything let me know in the name of Jesus Christ AMEN
Cynthia & family says
So sorry to hear about sister Lester praying for you guys 🙏🏽❤️
Bro. Jerry Smith says
Truly will be missed, Carolina my prayer for you and your family. Family friends forever.
Ashley Brommer & Amy Kierstyn and family says
My condolences to everyone in the family! I will cherish the memories I do have with her! My prayers and heart goes out to everyone.
Christine Golden says
The family of Ms. Christine Golden would like to send their Deepest Sympathy 💐 and to let you’ll know that we’re Praying 🙏🏿 for for the entire Lester Family RIH 😇 you’re truly going to be missed ❤️
Jewelene Morris says
Frances was the Matriarch. My condolences is with the family.
Rina Lambert says
Condolences to the entire family.
Annie Dunn says
Carolyn and family, I send you my heart felt condolences in the loss of Mother Lester. She will forever be in my heart for we loved her as our own family member. Annie Dunn, Tiwanna Dunn and family
Brison Cole says
Praying for you fam ..
Deneen mcclain & family says
Luv u Mrs. Lester u will b sadly missed. Glad to have known u.
Pastor Johnny Ford says
I’m so glad that I was able to give Mrs.Lester her Flowers while she was still here, unfortunately, it was at her son’s {Donald} Homegoing just a month ago. Mrs. Lester did so MUCH for SO many!!!! I have tons of stories and memories with the Lester family at the original Second Baptist under Rev. Mack C. Davis’s leadership. Authentic, Genuine, Transparent, Real!!!!! Just a few of her attributes. My condolences and prayers go out to the Lester Family, in JESUS name.
Kelly Mae Kidd says
I have to start over and l want to say she was a very nice person and always help people so she is going to be missed by everybody and one thing to remember her bye is her beautiful voice and how love her family and how she talk about her grandchildren so now queen you earn your wings to heaven and watch over us in heaven but mother Lester don’t forget to sing to us from heaven love you the Lester family and be strong and safe love you all from Kelly Mae Kidd