Patricia Hester Lillard

Patricia Hester Lillard, concluded her remarkable life on earth unexpectedly on May 18 at the age of 58. Known to her friends as Tricia, she lived joyfully even through multiple encounters with cancer over the past 12 years. She was a living testimony to the spirit of Jesus, whose life and teachings motivated her life. The oldest daughter of Frances Hester and her late husband Bill, she is also survived by her husband of 38 years, Randy, and their children Callie, Jamal and Tekia of the home and Jared (Shelby) with grandchildren, Hunter, Avery and Chase of Little Rock. She also leaves behind her sister Bernice Jamison (James) of Nashville, Ark., and their family, various other extended family members, and a whole host of loving friends across the country. She was a 1973 Bartlett High School graduate, attended Harding University, and completed her Psychology degree in 1977 at Memphis State. A celebration of her life will be held at Sycamore View church of Christ in Memphis on May 28. Visiting will begin at 4 p.m., with the service at 6:30 and a reception to follow. The service will be streamed live online from the church's website. In lieu of flowers, those who want to honor her life are encouraged to make a gift to Agape Child & Family Services (www.agapemeanslove.org) or the Sycamore View Handprints Ministry. (www.sycamoreview.org).