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1926
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2005
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Opal Kesterson Obituary
She was born November 14, 1926 in Norman, Arkansas to Houston and Juella Davis Pate. She was a homemaker and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Dierks.
Mrs. Kesterson was preceded in death by two brothers, Jay Pate and William Pate, and one grandson, David Evan White.
She is survived by her husband, Jessie E. Kesterson of Dierks; two daughters and a sons-in-law, Joan and Clovis Manley of Dierks, and Wanda and David White of Nashville, AR; two sisters, Clydia Martindale of Texarkana, AR and Bonnie Golden of Borger, TX; three grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Kesterson will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2005 in the First Assembly of God Church in Dierks with Bro. Henry Bateman officiating. Burial will follow in the Bethel Cemetery, under the direction of Wilkerson Funeral Home in Dierks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Opal Kesterson
Becky Harkey(Johnson)
April 7, 2005
I am sorry for your loss. She will be missed. Opal always had a smile for everyone and her peach cobblers were the best.
Marlene Bevill
March 30, 2005
Joan and Family
You are in my prayers and thoughts at this time. May God wrap His loving arms around you and give you a peace and comfort that only He can provide is my prayer. Your friend,
Lisa & Frank Dorse
March 29, 2005
Our prayers are with all of you. Opal was truly a friend and we really loved her. Our prayer is that God will comfort you and yours.
Kathy & Donnie Murphy
March 29, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow. May God bless and comfort you.
Royce Pate
March 28, 2005
To the Kesterson family
Sorry about the loss of your loved one. You are in my prayers.
Junior and Wanda Golden
March 28, 2005
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Opals family.May God comfort you all.We love you.
The Staff of Wilkerson Funeral Home
March 28, 2005
Offering our deepest condolences during this time.
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