Risa Lynn Lester, 68 of Valley View, Texas passed away at her home on January 4, 2024. She was born on January 13, 1955, in Hudson, Michigan to John Reed and Eleanor Miller. Risa married James R. Lester in Sand Creek, Michigan on November 6, 1976. She worked as a Court Clerk for 20 years and 9 years in the tag office. Risa had a very strong love for the Lord, her children and grandchildren.
Risa is survived by her son John Lester and wife, Tiffany of Valley View, Texas; daughter, Valerie Peacock & husband, Chris of Valley View, Texas; sister, Andrea Retter of Hastings, Michigan; brother, Thomas Reed & wife Peggy of Adrain, Michigan; 3 grandchildren, Carlie Peacock, Tyler Peacock and Aiden Lester all of Valley View, Texas and a host of other family and friends.
Preceded in death by her husband, James Lester in 2008; 2 grandchildren, Brittany Nicole and Aaron James; parents, John & Eleanor Reed; brothers, Roger Reed and Jack Reed; sisters, Pat Brownfield, Mary English, Debbie Rohroback and Delores Case; stepson, Preston Lester.
Pallbearers are Johnny Brown, Kyle Davis, Jesse Peters, Wade Cashion, Rory Roberts, Tracy Harris.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, from 1:00-2:00 pm at First Baptist Church, Valley View, Texas. Funeral Service will begin at 2:00 pm January 9, 2024.
Miss sweet Risa, going to miss seeing your smiling face and the talks we’ve had. You were always so comforting and welcoming. Until I see you again.
So sorry for your loss. What a wonderful person she was.
Ms.Risa was such a strong kind lady who loved the Lord. I will always remember how she cared for Bob after his stroke. I know we will see her in Heaven. She will be missed.
We are praying for her family and friends.
I’m deeply sorry for your loss, but rejoicing in faith that Risa is home with the Lord!! I pray God grant you peace and comfort during this time!
I am so sorry for the loss of your mother. May God give comfort to you and your family.
Risa, you were one of the strongest sweetest women I know. You always had the best and sweetest words of encouragement! You will be deeply missed! Prayers for John, Valerie and the grandkiddos.
So very sorry to hear of my Aunt Risa. May you RIP. You are and is one of of my Favorites. Will see you again.
Val and Johnny and family, I know or hope most of you remember me, I spent so much time with all of you as Risa and I grew up. Patricia Budwit. I loved Risa so much, she took me to church and started me on a path to Jesus. We grew up together and rode ponys together, we had so much fun and we were best friends, for years. She married Bob who as luck would have it knew my family as they were growing up in Adrian years before. I enjoyed you all so much I loved all of you guys. (Her) and Your dad was the sweetest man!Remember when the mustang horse he bought her reared up on me and put me on the ground with the saddle horn in my chest and John wouldn’t let me get back up on him, I stayed friends with Risa for years in and out of time, When her and Bob moved to Texas was the last time I saw her and I met up with her on facebook. I Loved that sweet lady so much, God got another beautiful Angel. Deb and Lo and Andrea Tom should all remember me I hope. Risa was a beautiful soul and with her love for the Lord I know she’s at peace. I wanted to see her one more time but wasn’t able due to my health issues. Prayers for you all and I know Jesus has another beautiful soul next to him. I will see her again. God bless all of you. Love to you all. She will be missed
This is so nice to read. Thank you Patricia.
So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you
To my shining star 🌟. Aunt Risa. You loved me so well that it will forever remain in my heart. You gave me memories that are forever embedded in my mind. I can still hear your laugh and hear you say my name. I can’t wait to see you again. You will be missed!!
With our deepest heartfelt sympathy to all of Risa and Bob’s loved ones. We pray that God will grant you all his divine healing comfort in your loss. We appreciated knowing Risa because she was one of the kindest and pleasant persons we’ve ever known. God will certainly have a wonderful helper in heaven now sitting at his right side. We will miss her.
We are sorry for y’all’s loss, your Mom was a sweet lady! I know y’all will miss her but she’s in a better place than we are! Thoughts and prayers for your family! We love you all!
Jimmy & Robin
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Linda and David Jackson