Mrs. Linda Gail Jester Willis, age 69 of Hope, Arkansas passed away, Sunday, October 23, 2016 in Texarkana.  She was born in Nashville, Arkansas on May 11, 1947 to Cecil John and Ruby Young Jester.  Linda was a truly devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister, she always put others first. She was Co-owner of Willis Financial Service of Hope and she was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Hope. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Survivors include; her husband of 50 years, Bob Willis of Hope, two daughters; Dawn Drewitz, husband, David of Denver, Colorado, Staci Willis of Hope, two grandchildren; Ashton Kenzel and Braxton Foster, two brothers, Gene Jester, wife Jeannie of Mebane, North Carolina, Michael Jester, wife, Laura of Garland, Texas, a sister; Rhonda Thweatt, husband, Donnie of Rogers, Arkansas and her best friend, Veda Smith, husband, Neil of Columbia, South Carolina.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Hospice of Texarkana 2407 Galleria Oaks Texarkana, TX 75501 or to Unity Baptist Church Youth Fund 402 S. Hervey  Hope, AR  71801.

Visitation, 6:00 to 8:00pm, Tuesday, October 25, 2016 at BRAZZEL/Oakcrest Funeral Home 1001 S. Main Hope, AR

Funeral service, 11:00am, Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Unity Baptist Church with Bro. Glen Tropp and Bro. Gene Jester officiating.  Burial will be in Wright's Chapel Cemetery, Lockesburg, AR.  Arrangements by BRAZZEL/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie BRAZZEL, Director.  Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com