Ruth Ann Jester

MILFORD - Ruth Ann Jester, of Milford, died Monday, Nov. 28, 2011, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was 74.

Mrs. Jester was a homemaker. She enjoyed collecting ceramic houses and displaying them. She enjoyed concerts and listening to bluegrass, country, 1950's and 60's bands, and Southern Gospel music. She enjoyed her flowers with her favorite colors being yellow and pink. She really enjoyed listening to her scanner. She loved Christmas.

Mrs. Jester made friends easily and had an easy going nature. However, she would tell you like it was and put you in your place if she had to. She will be sorely missed by her family and close friends.

In addition to her parents, George and Delema (Anderson) Phillips, she was preceded in death by her brother, Hugh George Phillips; and her sister, Ann Sherman.

She is survived by her loving husband of 60 years, Robert Allen Jester of Milford; sons, Mike Jester of Milford, Thomas Jester of Lincoln, and Texas Jester of Denton, Md.; daughters, Candy Carroll of Ellendale, Dale Davidson of Milford, Becky Crouse of Frederica, and Margie Johnson of Milford; brothers, Thomas Phillips of Lincoln, Lonnie Phillips of Lincoln, and Douglas Phillips of Lincoln; sisters, Phyllis Clayville of Lincoln, and Lori Lynn Phillips of Bridgeville; 18 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.

Services will be 1 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, 2011, at Melvin Funeral Home, 15522 South DuPont Hwy., Harrington, where a visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Interment will be in Barratts Chapel Cemetery, Frederica.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Melvin Funeral Home to defray funeral expenses. Arrangements are by the Melvin Funeral Home, visit our website at www.melvinfuneralhome.com for further information, leave a letter of condolence, or to send flowers.

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