Iris J. Lester

Mrs. Iris J. Lester, age 96, of Delhi, was born on July 25, 1926, in Harriston, Mississippi.

She passed from this life to her heavenly home on April 12, 2023.

Graveside service honoring her life was held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at the Crowville Masonic Cemetery with Bernard C. Duchesne, Jr. officiating.

Iris is preceded in death by her husband R.L. (Shorty) Lester Sr.; a grandson, Ian Lester; her parents Pearl Lee Jackson and Virgie Lee McCartney Jackson; two sisters Janice Mann and Sara Nan Curtis; and three brothers, Ray, Jimmie and Terrell Jackson.

She is survived by her three sons and one daughter, R.L. (Sonny) Lester Jr., Gary Lester, Kevin Lester and Janis (Sissy) Lester Garcie.

Iris is also survived by six grandchildren, Sandi Lester, Nikki Koll, Cyrus Lester, Rosie Lester, Josh Lester and Kelsey Lester; and six great-grandchildren.

The family would like to thank those at Deerfield Nursing & Rehab for the devoted care that she received for the past three years.

We would also like to thank Dr. Corey Albritton and the nurses and staff at the Delhi Hospital for being so kind to our Mother and to us during this very difficult time.

Local service to the family was provided by Cox Funeral Home of Delhi.