Mrs. Sharon Louise Cordell Hester, 70, of Morganton, passed away on Sunday September 22, 2024 at Amorem, Burke Hospice, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness.
Mrs. Hester was born February 2, 1954, in Burke County, a daughter of the late Paul Edward and Pearl Causby Cordell. Sharon was a faithful and active choir member of Friendship Baptist Church. She was employed for many years at BSN-Jobst and then retired as a clerk with Jones Drug Store, after many years of service.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Robert Hester, and two brothers, Gary Cordell (Joyce) and Eddie Cordell (Patty).
Surviving are her sisters, Carol Whisnant of Morganton, Jolynn Pruett of Morganton, nieces and nephews, Katie Puckett (Tyler), Billy Whisnant (Kandace), T.J. Pruett (Penny), Mandy Bell (Eric), Nicholas Cordell (Alexis), Tripp Cordell (Loretta), and a number of great nieces and nephews, who she loved very much.
Funeral Services for Sharon Hester will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday September 26, 2024 Friendship Baptist Church, Morganton, with Rev. Phillip King and Rev. James Cain officiating. Interment will follow at Burke Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at Heritage Funeral Service, Valdese.
Memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, 408 Church St., Morganton, NC 228655.
An online guestbook and obituary is available at www.heritagefuneralservice.com.
Sissy was a true gem. Loved her family dearly for it was evident in each of her nieces and nephews lives. She was a mother to them many times over. And they all seemed to reciprocate her love and attention. She will be missed but her legacy and how she lived life will live on in many.
My deepest sympathy to each family member. Rest in the assurance she is living in eternity with our Father. So glad I got to meet and get to know Sissy.
The kindest soul, the truest friend and the very best aunt. I love you Sissy.
Sissy was the best aunt/mother anyone could ask for … She was a shining star and a big part of our family… Love you always Sissy fly high ….
My baby sister was always faithful to her family and friends.She will truly be missed. See you one of these days we will be together.Miss and love you always
I’m so glad I got to meet Sharon. I can count on one hand people I consider to be a best friend and she was one of them. She was the most thoughtful and kindest person I’ve ever met 💗 Even though my heart is hurting I know my sweet Sharon is in the arms of “her Bob “,her mama and her brothers. I’ll see you again my sweet friend!❤️
Sharon was such a sweet, loving person!!! She wil definitely be missed! Prayers for her family! 🙏❤️
Mrs. Sharon was one of the best neighbors we could have ever had. She welcomed us and loved me and Asa, and listened so genuinely when we needed an ear. She had the best sense of humor too. She was our apartment Grandma and we will miss her spirit so deeply. Until we meet again, we love you Mrs. Sharon!!!!
Dear Carol and Jolynn, all my love and prayers are with you today. I am honored to have grown up with this family , living as neighbors on Pine Street , skate boarding, playing roller bat, dodge ball, riding bikes and enjoying summers at the lake and Morganton swimming pool.. Those were fun times and will always be happy memories. Sharon was always the little sister, laughing, smiling, and making fun of some of the dumb things we did. I know you all will miss her deeply. Know I am thinking about you now and always. ❤️ Mary Frances
So very sorry for the loss of Sharon. Keeping the family in my thoughts and prayers.