Our beloved Mother, Elizabeth Ann Chester, died Monday, November 21, 2022, from natural causes. Elizabeth was born September 21, 1940, in Washington, Iowa to William Howard James and Velma Lorraine Goodknight. She married Ralph Almon Chester on September 9, 1959, at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Kansas City, Missouri.
Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph (2006), and her eldest son, Chris (2018). She is survived by her children Scot (wife Anna) and Deborah; grandchildren Shawn, Kasey (husband Casey), and Ceili; great-grandchild Callum; two sisters, Jeanne (husband Debert), Karen, and brother William “Bill” (wife Eva); and numerous in-laws, nieces, and nephews whom she loved so very much. Elizabeth was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Dallas before moving to Midland, TX, and joining The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity.
Elizabeth was a beautiful and compassionate wife and mother to her family. She was a devoted friend to those she knew and cared deeply about charities that help children and feed the hungry. She was a strong lady who fought brain cancer and survived for 16 years after. She touched those she met and was touched in return by kindness and compassion from them. She had a love of decorating and cooking which always made her home welcoming and inviting. Her strong belief in our Lord Jesus Christ carries her to His Kingdom now where she will live in Glory forever and ever, Amen.
Her family wishes to thank the caregivers and nurses from Angels Hospice, who took such incredible care of her during the last year of her life; as well as her personal caregiver, Minga, who loved and cared for her. They gave her family the gift of time with her.
Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, December 10, 2022, at The Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity, 1412 W. Illinois Ave, Midland, TX 79701. Arrangements are under the direction of Ellis Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, Elizabeth’s family would appreciate donations to your local Food Bank or your local Children’s Hospital.
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