Mamie Louise Ford Hester, age 88, of Athens, GA, passed away on October 11, 2025.

A native of Athens, she graduated from The University of Georgia and dedicated her career as a longtime educator with the Clarke County School District.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Hester, and will be deeply missed and celebrated by her three daughters, Barbara Hester, Vonda Hester, and Sandra Hester, as well as her grandchildren, David Ryan Bishop V. and Channing Symone Hubbard.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, October 17, 2025, at 11:00 AM at The Chapel of Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home, 1253 West Broad St. in Athens, GA 30606, with interment to follow in Athens Memory Garden, 5195 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA.

Public Viewing will be held at the funeral home on Thursday, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers, please support the mission of UGA Black Alumni at www.gail.uga.edu/1961Club

Arrangements by Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home. www.jacksonmcwhorterfuneralhome.com

Public Viewing

Oct

16

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

1253 West Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Funeral Service

Oct

17

Jackson-McWhorter Funeral Home | Athens, GA

1253 West Broad Street
Athens, GA 30606

11:00 AM