Martha Jackson Lester

1932 ∼ 2018

Martha Lester, 86, of Beaumont was born June 8, 1932 in Beaumont and passed away Sept.16, 2018 at Oakwood Manor in Vidor.

Martha lived most of her life in Beaumont and was a proud graduate of French High School class of 1950. In her earlier life, Martha worked as an X-Ray Technician at Baptist Hospital and as a draftswoman with Dollinger Steel.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. Lester, Jr.

She is survived by her daughter, Debbie Andrus and husband, Tommy; step-daughters, Annette Hodges and husband, Rusty, Michelle Henry and husband, Mark; 9 grandchildren, Angela, Mark T, Milissa, Matt, Mike, Jason, Jeremy, Angela, TJ, ; and 10 great-grandchildren, Joshua, Morgan, Tyler, Jack, Dominic, Drake, Trent, Ella, Raelyn, Brently; brother, Gene Jackson; and beloved Boston Terrier, Dakota.

The family wishes to express their deepest appreciation to present and former staff members of Oakwood Manor for the loving care and support they provided Martha over the past years.

Condolences

Marla Stephenson September 21, 2018
Mrs Lester was one of my favorite residents at Oakwood. Gonna miss you my friend. Debbie, I am so sorry for your loss. Loved your mother dearly. Marla
Claybar Funeral Home September 18, 2018
Claybar Funeral Homes created a Tribute Video in memory of Martha Jackson Lester
Theresa Henson September 18, 2018
Theresa Henson lit a candle in memory of Martha Jackson Lester
Love, Debbie & Fred September 18, 2018
Love, Debbie & Fred purchased the Simply Elegant Spathiphyllum for the family of Martha Jackson Lester.
Theresa Henson September 18, 2018
2 files added to the tribute wall
Claybar Funeral Home September 18, 2018
72 files added to the album LifeTributes
Claybar Funeral Home September 18, 2018
75 files added to the album Memories Album
Anonymous September 17, 2018
Sweetest Sunrise Bouquet was purchased for the family of Martha Jackson Lester.
Anonymous September 17, 2018
Beautiful in Blue was purchased for the family of Martha Jackson Lester.
Love, John And Stephanie Bayless September 17, 2018
Love, John and Stephanie Bayless purchased the Simply Chic Mixed Plant Basket for the family of Martha Jackson Lester.
event_available

Services & Events

event Other

location_on Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, 77702
directions Get Directions
schedule Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

event Celebration of Life

location_on Claybar Kelley-Watkins Funeral Home, 1155 North 11th Street, Beaumont, 77702
directions Get Directions
schedule Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM