Deborah L. Lester, age 44

November 18, 1976 – February 5, 2021

Deborah L. Lester age 44, of Wheeler, Illinois, passed away at 2:47 PM – Friday, February 5, 2021, at HSHS St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Illinois.

Private family services will be held at a later date.  In loving memory of Deborah, memorials may be made to the family.  Funeral arrangements are in the care of the Meyer Funeral Home in Dieterich, Illinois.  The obituary can be viewed and condolences left at www.meyerfh.com .

Deborah Louise was born on November 18, 1976 in Olney, Illinois the daughter of Karl Alden and Marjorie Ann (Fritter) Fleming.  She married Joshua E. Lester and to this union one child Samuel Alden Fleming Lester was born.

Deborah was a 1997 graduate of Richland County High School.  She worked as a paralegal, CNA and most recently as a security guard.  She enjoyed reading, cooking and watching TV especially Gordon Ramsey.

Deborah loved playing cards with her mother-in-law.

Deborah is survived by:

Husband- Joshua E. Lester of Wheeler, Illinois

Son- Samuel Alden Fleming Lester of Wheeler, Illinois

Mother-in-law- Rose Dalene Lester of Wheeler, Illinois

Brothers-in-law- John Lester, Jakoda Lester and Jakya Lester all of Wheeler, Illinois

Beloved Dachshund- Malcom

Several nieces and nephews also survive

She was preceded in death by her parents.