Jissie L.O. Kesterson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Jissie L.O. Kesterson, 76 of Stigler passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at the Haskell County Nursing Home. She was born October 19, 1939 in Porum to Vinnis and Gladys (Hall) Phillips. She grew up in both Porum and California. She married Thomas Kesterson on June 8, 1957 in Bakersfield, California and together they made their home in El Paso for three years. They moved back to California for ten years before moving to Reno, Nevada in 1970. She began a career as head cashier for John Ascuaga Nugget Casino in Sparks, Nevada before moving to Stigler in 1996. She will always be remembered as loving crocheting, sewing, quilt making, being a master in needle work, working crossword puzzles, playing cards, and most of all adoring her husband and family. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Kesterson of the home; three daughters, Kathy Ginther of Couer d' Alene, Idaho, Patricia Hester of Sandpoint, Idaho, Robin Bailey of San Antonio, Texas; one son, Thomas Kesterson Jr. of Fallon, Nevada; ten grandchildren; twenty one great grandchildren; one great-great grandson; three brothers, Richard Phillips of Spiro, Leon Phillips of Stigler, Kenneth Phillips of Stillwater; five sisters, Shirley Randolph of Modesto, California, Peggy Lane of Muskogee, Diane Fraley of McAlester, Debbie Branam of Porum, Candy Ramos of Tulsa. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vinnis and Gladys Phillips; one son, Barney Kesterson; one sister, Frankie Ferguson. Graveside Services will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Fields Cemetery with Reverend Vernon Stone officiating. Pallbearers include, Leon Phillips, Jerry Bailey, David Earls, Jimmy Boyd, Joey Boyd, and Doyle Blackwood. Burial will immediately follow under the direction of King and Shearwood Funeral Home of Stigler.

Jissie L.O. Kesterson

October 19, 1939 - August 22, 2016