Norma Jean Rusher Hester, 83, of Owensboro, Kentucky passed away July 17, 2023. She was born March 16, 1940, in Daviess County, Kentucky to the late Homer Rusher and Alma Hill Rusher. She was of the Catholic faith and attended St. Stephen Cathedral.
Norma was a prayer warrior; she was always praying and encouraging all. She was a wonderful wife and the greatest mother. Norma loved her family including her pets, who were like family to her. She enjoyed music and dancing. She also enjoyed camping and having BBQs for her friends and family. Norma was always there for everyone and tried to keep the peace.
Along with her parents, Norma was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Louis Hester; son, Donnie Ray Hester; granddaughter, Jill Hester; and siblings: Juanita Conder, Billy Rusher, Ray Rusher, and Chester Rusher.
She is survived by her children: Mary Rogers, Robin Griffith, Vicki Marksberry, Debbie (Barr) Gordon, Vanessa Hester Ford, and Phillip Hester, and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
A funeral Mass will be 12:00 pm on Monday, July 24, 2023, at St. Stephen Cathedral. Burial to follow at Resurrection Cemetery. Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service on Monday, July 24, 2023, at St. Stephen Cathedral.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations made payable to Hospice of Western Kentucky, 3419 Wathens Crossing Owensboro, KY 42301, or to American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 6704 Hagerstown, MD 21741. Envelopes will be available at the church.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Norma Jean Rusher Hester. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Mrs. Hester and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.