Lynda Pearrow Lester

Lynda Pearrow Lester was born on October 19, 1951 in Helena, Arkansas to Fritz Pearrow and Alma Downie. She had two sisters, Joyce McKay and Andi Ray. She grew up in Chula Vista, California, then moved to Arkansas to raise her twin boys, James and Jonny. A couple of years later she had a baby girl, Sami.

Lynda enjoyed fishing anytime she could. It didn’t matter if she caught anything or not. She also liked riding motorcycles and traveling. She enjoyed taking photos of family and friends. Lynda was an avid reader and liked horror movies. She was a good cook and often made wedding cakes for family and friends. Her Thanksgiving dressing was nearly legendary to those lucky enough to sample it. She was a devoted mother and grandmother and will surely be missed by all who knew her.

Survivors include: one daughter, Sami Rogers (James) of Brookland, Arkansas; one sister, Andrea Ray (Scott) of White Hall, Arkansas; seven grandchildren, Jamie Kaminski (Cas) of Michigan, Bethany Gould of Michigan, Michael Slater of Michigan, Tosia Slater of Springfield, Missouri, Harmon Slater of Springfield, Missouri, Ian Rogers of Brookland, Arkansas, and Alexis Rogers of Brookland, Arkansas; several great-grandchildren; and a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Terry Lester; two sons, James and Jonny Slater; her parents, Fritz Pearrow and Alma Downie; stepfather, Bruce Downie; and one sister, Joyce McKay.

A memorial service will be held at New Antioch Baptist Church in Brookland on Saturday, March 9, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Elmer Ash officiating. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.