Hester Charles

Hester Lee McCollum-Charles was called to be with the Lord on Friday, May 1, 2020. She was born in Magee, MS. on August 31, 1953 to the late Henry and Evader McCollum. Hester had three sisters... Elmarie Hubbard of Slidell, La. (Deceased), Lonnie Hubbard of Magee, MS. and Falma McCollum of Chalmette, La. Hester accepted the Lord into her life at a young age. She loved going to church and reading her Bible. While growing up in Magee, MS, she attended Magee Senior High School, where she graduated in 1971.

She later moved to Slidell, La. where she worked various jobs, before getting married to Theodore R. Charles Sr. on January 11,1981. They later had 5 children... Edward E. Charles, Theodore D. Charles Jr., Henry D. Charles, Rebekah A. Charles and Barnabas R. Charles.

During her lifetime, she was a great school teacher while homeschooling her children. She enjoyed teaching. She also enjoyed cooking and traveling. She would travel very often on the road with her husband in his 18-wheeler. Interior design and Photography were also things that she enjoyed doing.

She was a faithful member of Jesus Christ Baptist Church of Ocean Springs, MS. She has now joined her parents and sibling, who proceeded her in death.

Hester also had 4 grandchildren, Edward E. Hall of Gulfport, MS., Cartez L. Hall and Vearnon J. Charles, both of Alexandria, La and Naeva D. Charles of d'Iberville, MS and a host of nieces and nephews, relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 9, 2020, at noon at RIEMANN FAMILY FUNERAL HOME, Gulfport. Interment will be at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Magee, MS. www.riemannfamily.com



Dear Mama,

Thank you for your love, and the good morals and values that you instilled in me. Thank you for teaching me responsibility early in life. You gave me the tools to be self-sufficient, intelligent, and responsible. You always made me feel loved, so therefore, I exude self-confidence! I value and love who I am. Thank you for teaching me that its okay to put myself first, because I am important too!

Thank you for teaching me to NEVER doubt who I am. Thank you for being a mother, role model, and friend. Thank you for telling me that you don't expect me to be perfect, but that you love and accept me for who I am. Thank you for telling me to live life on MY own terms...that my happiness counts...that I shouldn't live my life trying to please everyone. You taught me NOT to be afraid to use my voice, because my thoughts and opinions matter. Because of your teachings, I shine! You're a Beautiful Queen, Mama!

I Love You,

Your Daughter, Rebekah!