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Adelle (Keahey)
McLester
Carrollton &
Farmers Branch
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1939 Silver Lion
Carrollton High School
Carrollton, Dallas Co., Texas
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WEDDING MARRIES - Before her
marriage Saturday evening, Mrs. A. H. McLester, above, was Miss Adelle
Keahey, daughter of Mrs. W. R. Rosser of Farmers Branch. Mr. McLester is
the son of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. McLester, Farmers Branch. The wedding took
place at the home of the bride's aunt Mrs. J. H. Hamlin 5203 Parkland.
The bride and bridegroom are graduates of Carrollton High School.
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OBITUARY
Adelle
Keahey McLester Passed away peacefully on July 7th, 24 days shy of her
102nd birthday in League City, Texas. She was born in Rockwall, Texas on
July 31st, 1921. She graduated from Carrollton DeWitt Perry High School
in 1939. In 1942 she married Archie H. McLester. Mr. McLester was in the
U.S. Army during WWII and was severely injured in December of 1942,
while in training for deployment. The injury led him a paraplegic until
his passing in 1987. Adelle remained in Farmers Branch, Texas until 2015
when she relocated to the Houston area to be close to family. The couple
had one daughter Patricia S. Smith in Webster, Texas. Grandchildren Dr.
Jackie Brending Lerbs (Seabrook, Tx), Douglas Fitzpatrick (Webster,Tx),
and Archie Fitzpatrick (Friendswood,Tx). In addition, Mrs. McLester has
four great grandchildren, Gabrielle Paige Brending and sister Amber
Marie Brending of Seabrook and Rosharon respecitvely and Lane and Owen
Fitzpatrick of Friendswood. Adelle worked for Neiman Marcus in Downtown
Dallas in 1939 and 1940 in sales and marketing. She worked for Sears
Roebuck in Dallas in various roles in the early 1940’s and 50’s. In 1954
she went to work for Hunter Hayes Elevator Company as Secretary to the
CEO. She remained there until 1976 when she left after having back
surgery. Adelle was a member of Cochran Chapel United Methodist Church
in Dallas, Texas and was active in many church related activities. She
also enjoyed boating and fishing and playing her organ. She was an
active member of NWIC, National Women in Construction for many, many
years and held various positions including President of the local
chapter. She is now together with her beloved husband Archie.Adelle
Keahey McLester Passed away peacefully on July 7th, 24 days shy of her
102nd birthday in League City, Texas. She was born in Rockwall, Texas on
July 31st, 1921. She graduated from Carrollton DeWitt Perry High School
in 1939. In 1942 she married Archie H. McLester. Mr. McLester was in the
U.S. Army during WWII and was severely injured in December of 1942,
while in training for deployment. The injury led him a paraplegic until
his passing in 1987. Adelle remained in Farmers Branch, Texas until 2015
when she relocated to the Houston area to be close to family. The couple
had one daughter Patricia S. Smith in Webster, Texas. Grandchildren Dr.
Jackie Brending Lerbs (Seabrook, Tx), Douglas Fitzpatrick (Webster,Tx),
and Archie Fitzpatrick (Friendswood,Tx). In addition, Mrs. McLester has
four great grandchildren, Gabrielle Paige Brending and sister Amber
Marie Brending of Seabrook and Rosharon respecitvely and Lane and Owen
Fitzpatrick of Friendswood. Adelle worked for Neiman Marcus in Downtown
Dallas in 1939 and 1940 in sales and marketing. She worked for Sears
Roebuck in Dallas in various roles in the early 1940’s and 50’s. In 1954
she went to work for Hunter Hayes Elevator Company as Secretary to the
CEO. She remained there until 1976 when she left after having back
surgery. Adelle was a member of Cochran Chapel United Methodist Church
in Dallas, Texas and was active in many church related activities. She
also enjoyed boating and fishing and playing her organ. She was an
active member of NWIC, National Women in Construction for many, many
years and held various positions including President of the local
chapter. She is now together with her beloved husband Archie. |
Restland Funeral Home |
McLESTER
ADELLE - JULY 31, 1921-2023
ARCHIE H - 1916-1987
Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Dallas County, Texas
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