She was around fast cars all her life. After she was married, there were always fast cars of family members showing up outside in the yard stopping by following a bootleg run. Hester knew all the parts on cars and what they did. Whenever something broke on one of the cars she was aware of what it would take to fix it. Hester enjoyed fishing and would tell tales of camping and travel with a twinkle in her eye. She loved the wonders of God's creation and marveled at the canyons, mountains, and beautiful scenery and she truly loved to experience the outdoors. She had an unbelievable love for music and reading. She could listen to music or read for hours on end with a pleased grin of pure enjoyment across her face. Hester was preceded in death by her sister, her parents, her husband, and three of her sons: Larry Dudley, Howard Dudley, and Ralph Dudley. She is survived by two sons: H.R. Dudley and wife, Jerry; Gordon Dudley and wife, Dixie; daughters-in-laws, Sharon Dudley, and Lynn Dudley; by 13 grandchildren; and by 24 great-grandchildren.
She loved her family and they all meant so much to her. Hester also loved the Lord and had a faith that got her through the challenges she faced in life, as a single working mother with five sons. Hester will be greatly missed but she leaves us with many fond memories. We thank God for her in our lives.
**great-grandmother of contributor
She was around fast cars all her life. After she was married, there were always fast cars of family members showing up outside in the yard stopping by following a bootleg run. Hester knew all the parts on cars and what they did. Whenever something broke on one of the cars she was aware of what it would take to fix it. Hester enjoyed fishing and would tell tales of camping and travel with a twinkle in her eye. She loved the wonders of God's creation and marveled at the canyons, mountains, and beautiful scenery and she truly loved to experience the outdoors. She had an unbelievable love for music and reading. She could listen to music or read for hours on end with a pleased grin of pure enjoyment across her face. Hester was preceded in death by her sister, her parents, her husband, and three of her sons: Larry Dudley, Howard Dudley, and Ralph Dudley. She is survived by two sons: H.R. Dudley and wife, Jerry; Gordon Dudley and wife, Dixie; daughters-in-laws, Sharon Dudley, and Lynn Dudley; by 13 grandchildren; and by 24 great-grandchildren.
She loved her family and they all meant so much to her. Hester also loved the Lord and had a faith that got her through the challenges she faced in life, as a single working mother with five sons. Hester will be greatly missed but she leaves us with many fond memories. We thank God for her in our lives.
**great-grandmother of contributor
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