Murriel Hester

Murriel Hester, 76, of Corning passed away January 28, 2015 at Arkansas Methodist Medical Medical Center in Paragould. Mrs. Hester was born March 3, 1938 in Moark. She was a bookkeeper and homemaker who enjoyed playing the harmonica, cards, and dancing. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Corning. On July 12, 1958 she married Bud Hester. He preceded her in death on September 16, 1998. Survivors are two sons, Steve Hester of Ward and Greg Hester of Sherwood; one daughter, Diana Pennington of Jonesboro; six grandchildren, Stephanie, Chris, and Nick Hester, Scott Henley, Aaron and Joseph Pennington; and eight great-grandchildren, Austen, Connor, Kyler, Keegan, Kaedyn, Teagan, Taryn, and Morgan Jo. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents Earl Eugene and Clara Mae (Leonard) Eagan; brother Leon Eagan; and sister Earlene Podalka. Visitation will be Saturday from 12 noon until 2 p.m. at Ermert Funeral Home in Corning. Funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Kent Modlin officiating. Burial will be in Nelson Cemetery in Reyno. Online condolences: www.ermertfuneralhome.com.