Mrs. Gladys Sturgill Osborne Kester

Mrs. Gladys Sturgill Osborne Kester age 95, of Jefferson, NC died Saturday, March 30, 2013 at the Forest Ridge Assisted Living in West Jefferson, NC with her children by her side. Mrs. Kester was born May 1, 1917 in Crumpler, NC to Gordon David and Nora Vaught Sturgill. Mrs. Kester was an early education teacher serving Ashe, Alleghany and Grayson Counties. She won the devotion and admiration of her students and peers alike. As a talented musician she provided music for many funerals and weddings. Mrs. Kester was a gifted painter creating and sharing many oils and watercolors for her family and friends. In addition to her parents Mrs. Kester was preceded in death by her first husband, Stanley Oscar Osborne, her second husband, Louie Kester, her two brothers; French and Bradley, and her two sisters Zeffa and Freece (Peggy). She will be remembered as a dutiful daughter, caring sister, dedicated wife, loving mother, proud grandmother and great-grandmother, and beloved aunt.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 11:00 am at the Grassy Creek United Methodist Church by Rev. Tim Starbuck. Burial will follow in Grassy Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Monday, April 1, 2013 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mrs. Kester is survived by: Daughter, Joyce O. (Edward) Jones of Woodbridge, VA, Son, David (Thelma) Osborne of Mouth Of Wilson, VA, Daughter, Virginia "Ginger" (Dennis) Ackerman of Smyrna, GA also surviving are 3 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Flowers will be appreciated, or memorials may be made to Window Restoration at Grassy Creek United Methodist Church, c/o Betty Spencer, 1854 Grassy Creek Rd., Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.

Words of comfort and remembrance may be viewed or sent to the family through our website at www.badgerfuneralhome.com.

Badger Funeral Home was entrusted with Mrs. Kester's arrangements.

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