Edna M. Kester, 98, of Bethlehem, passed away peacefully on January 4, 2017. She was the beloved wife of the late Moderwell "Lee" Kester who passed away in 2008. Born in Philadelphia, she was a daughter of the late Theodore and Edna Riggs. She was a homemaker and care giver to her family most of her life and was a member of Trinity U. M. Church, Marmora, NJ.

Survivors: Daughters, Joan B. Marks of Tehachapi, CA: Linda L. Blust of Bethlehem; Sandra L. Caruso (Robert) of Richboro; 4 grandchildren; 6 great grandchildren and family friend, Carmen Rodriguez.

Services: Funeral services will be on Monday, January 9th at 10:00 a.m. in Wesley U. M. Church, 2540 Center St., Bethlehem, where friends may call from 9:00-10:00 a.m. Burial will follow the service in Glenwood Memorial Gardens, Broomall, Delaware County. Arrangements entrusted to JAMES FUNERAL HOME, Bethlehem. Offer Condolences at www.jamesfuneralhome.org.

Contributions: In lieu of flowers, a contribution to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, TN 38105 or The Alzheimer's Association Greater Pennsylvania, P.O. Box 96011, Washington DC 20090 would be appreciated.