Mary Anne Hester

Mary Anne Hester, age 83, of Clarksville, TN, passed away on November 16, 2025. She was born on October 24, 1942, in Jasper, AL, to John and Sarah Delenne. Mary spent many years as an educator and preacher's wife. She loved a good challenge while doing cross word puzzles and word searches. Mary loved reading her Bible and watching birds. Although she lived in "Big Orange Country", she proudly stayed true to her “Roll Tide” roots.

In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Benny Hester.

Mary is survived by her children, David (Brenda) Hester and Sandra Hester Lynch; grandchildren: Jaclyn Lynch, Randi (Andrew) Robinson, William Hester, Jonathan (Bree) Hester; great-grandchildren: Lyla Major, Sophia Major, Lance Hester, Perry Hester, and Ezra Hester; sister, Glenda (Terrell) Mallory, brother-in-law, Johnny Hester, and 3 nieces.

A private burial and memorial will be held in Alabama at a later date.

Please visit Mary's online guestbook at www.sykesfuneralhome.com and share a memory with the family.