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Dorothea Hester

Passed 05/28/2026

Obituary For Dorothea Hester

Ms. Dorothea Venise Hester was born March 19, 1958 to the late James (Sr.) and Dorothy Hester in Durham North Carolina. She transitioned from this earthly life on May 28, 2026 in the presence of family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held Friday, June 26, 2026, beginning promptly at 6:00 pm at American Cremation & Funeral Service.

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Tweet , I can't believe you are gone. You , Dianne & Malinda were the ones that gave me most of the gray hairs in my head back in the day. But one thing for sure , you all were my girls and I will always love you and treasure the time we shared as friends. Tweet GOD has granted you wings to soar high in heaven above and I will miss you so. Say hi to Dianne for me and know I shall forever cherish the love we shared and you will always be in my heart. ❤️ I pray GOD grants peace and comfort to your family!!

Teresa M Finch

TWEET, even though you grew up with my sibling. The friendship that you had with her ❤️ I felt the LOVE for you. May you REST IN PEACE until we meet again 🙏 💜💜❤️♥️🩷🩷 Love you always, VAN🕊🕊🕊

Evangeline Howard

Words cannot express the pain that losing this sweet angel has brought. I Met Dot Dot as I would call her 4 years ago when I moved here from Virginia & joined her church. She served on the hospitality committee with me as well as the outreach ministry serving food box's and clothing to the local community. When I moved out of my apartment she would bring me her car to go to the eno valley post office to pick up my mail that was held there once a week. She would never go with me but she would make sure that door to the church was secured and locked and tip toe on upstairs to the clothes closet and shop till she couldn't shop no more! I'd get back and she would have 5-6 sometimes more bags of clothes. I told her I was gone ban her from my store she keep coming to get on my clothes, she'd say boy I'm wear'em and indeed she wore them and could hook them outfits up. She was truly my friend, my church member, my fighter, my role model, my example of how to serve God faithfully no matter what, My auntie given to me by God! I will never forget all she's done for me and I can only imagine how much she gone be watching over me as well as each of you from above. I extend to you the family my deepest heartfelt sympathy & condolences not just during this trying hour of time but in the days, months, and years, to come as I entrust you to the hand of the almighty God above so that he can strengthen and keep you as well as ease your hurt and pain from this great loss. you have my prayers and love always, God Bless

Anthony

My Condolences to the family May God Bless you all ☮️❤️😇🙏🏽 The Hunter Family 🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

Edith Letitia Hunter

Words can never explain the hurt and how much I will truly miss this lady, sister and true friend. Dorothea and I were classmates, friends and school teachers in the work force. We shared many laughs and the compassion in her voice was always sincere and unique. My deepest condolences to her family members, friends and all who loved her. She will truly be missed but never forgotten. 🙏🏾

Claudia Allen

My sister i just cannot believe u r gone i had been trying to reach u and i was praying u were ok u will be be missed condolences to the family may GOD give u all strength through this troubling time love u my sister rest in peace ❤️

Sheree McKay

Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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