Jannie L. Bester
May 24, 2016
Jannie L. Bester 82, passed away May 24, 2016, at Laurels of Toledo Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Parkin, AR, she moved to Toledo in 1947. A 1951 graduate of Libbey High School, she was a faithful member of Warren A.M.E. Church for over 60 years. She was on the steward board and the North Ohio Conference, Lay Organization. Jannie was a debit manager for Supreme Life Insurance Company, a nurse's aide with Colonial Nursing Home and after her retirement in 1987 she continued working at Satellite Refreshments. Jannie was involved in the Toledo community with the Frederick Douglas Community Center, Hyatt Allen American Legion Post Auxiliary , Perry Burroughs Democratic Women's Club, NAACP, Federated Democratic Women's Club of Ohio, Lymon Liggens Senior Center, the Arthritis Foundation and the Order of the Eastern Star, Victoria Chapter #23. She was preceded in death by parents, Houston Adams and Willie Lee Banks Burton and her brother, John W. Dorsey Sr. She leaves to cherish her memory daughters, Darlene (Melvin) Gaines, Jeanette (Dale) Galloway of Columbus, OH; sons, Aaron (Kathy) Bester, Shelia Bester Braswell, Theresa (Wendell) Donaldson Jr., Daron (Shelicia) Bester; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; special nephew, John Dorsey Jr. of Dallas, TX; niece. Gloria Jean Show and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Visitation will be Tuesday 10:00 a.m. followed by funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Warren A.M.E. Church, Rev. Dr. Otis Gordon pastor and officiant. Interment Historic Woodlawn Cemetery. www.dalefh.com
Jannie L. Bester 82, passed away May 24, 2016, at Laurels of Toledo Nursing Home, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Parkin, AR, she moved to Toledo in 1947. A 1951 graduate of Libbey High School, she was a faithful member of Warren A.M.E.... View Obituary & Service Information