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Ann M. Lester, 100 of Myrtle Beach, SC, formerly of Shinnston, WV passed away on January 30, 2025, at the home of her daughter in Myrtle Beach, SC. She was born February 7, 1924, in Niagara Falls, NY to the late Mario and Clara (Ventry) Pasini. She and her husband, Vergil Lester, were married for 70 years before his death in 2016. She was a member of St. Michael's Catholic Church in Garden City, SC for 39 years. She was a member of Heron Point Ladies Golf League and a member of North Gate and Surfside Bowling League. She loved to read, listen to music, watch the Hallmark Channel and play games with her family. She is survived by daughters Virginia Harrison of Myrtle Beach, SC, Suzanne (William) Bushnell of Harpswell, Maine, Cheryl (Del) Ray of Myrtle Beach, SC Mari (Brian) Clovis of Dover, DE, sons James (Rose) Lester of Fairmont, WV and Timothy (Kimberly) Lester of Conway, SC. Grandchildren, Brandon (Jennifer) Lester, Powell, OH, Amanda (Tim) Vance, Canonsburg, PA, Travis (Brittany) Lester of Murfreesboro, TN, Katelyn Lester and fiancé Jon White, Murfreesboro, TN, Jasper Clovis, Richfield, MN, step-grandchild Brandi (Steve) Roberts, Aynor, SC. Great Grandchildren Amelia and Simon Lester, Powell, OH, Grace and James Vance, Canonsburg, PA and Theo Lester, Murfreesboro, TN, step-grandchildren Riley (Jimmy)Truett, Conway, SC, Raylin Roberts, Aynor, SC Step Great-Great children Lawton Hardee, River and Rayleigh Truett of Conway, SC. Also surviving are brothers-in-law Terry (Carol) Lester of Spicewood, TX and David (Martha) Lester of Enterprise, WV along with several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by daughter Patricia Lester, infant son David Lester, grandson Craig Harrison, sisters-in-law Jean Slocum and Lucille Burnette and son-in-law Ed Harrison. The family will receive friends from 2-4 PM on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel. A mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at 9:30 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2025. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Cemetery in Conway, SC. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Michael’s Catholic Church, 542 Cypress Ave. Murrells Inlet, SC 29576. Additional donations can be made to Amedisys Foundation, 3854 American Way, Suite A, Baton Rouge, LA 70816 and mark on the Memo Line - In Memory of Ann Lester, Myrtle Beach, SC Sign an online guestbook at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com Goldfinch Funeral Home, Beach Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

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Ann Marie Lester

February 7, 1924 - January 30, 2025