Kathiann "Kathi" Lester

Kathiann Lester, 61, of Greensboro passed away January 10, 2019 after a 3 year battle with Pancreatic cancer. She met this diagnosis with a positive attitude. She fought a brave and fierce battle. She started her 25 year career in advertising and broadcasting in Atlanta, GA. In 2011 she joined the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. She served as the EVP of Member Engagement. She and her team helped promote two signature leadership programs, Leadership GSO and Other Voices. During her tenure she was able to develop many relationships and was held in high esteem. Kathi believed in giving back to her community. She served on numerous boards during her career. She was the former Board Chair for the American Red Cross, Marketing and Communications Chair for the United Way and a Past President of the Health and Sciences Alumni Advisory board. She graduated from UNC Greensboro in 2012 with a MA in Peace and Conflict Studies. At the time of her death, she was defending her PhD dissertation in Conflict Analysis and Dispute Resolution. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert F. and Kathryn McDonald Lester and survived by her family, Becky (Chris) Bynum, Wight (Craig) Adams, Joe Lester, nieces and nephews, Jonathan, Kayla, and Jordan (Allison) Bynum, Rachel and Jason Adams. A memorial service will be held on February 2 at 11:00 am at Congregational United Church of Christ, 400 West Radiance Drive, Greensboro, NC with Rev. Dr. Andrea Smith and Rev. Julie Peeples officiating.

The family is asking in lieu of flowers donations be made in her name. Several organizations Kathi felt passionate about are:

Greensboro Chamber Foundation, Minority Business Accelerator Program P.O. Box 3246 GSO NC 27402,

UNCG Advancement Services, Peace and Conflict Studies Scholarship Fund, P O Box 26170, GSO NC 27402.

Pancreatic Cancer Action Network 1500 Rosecrans Ave. Suite 200, Manhattan Beach CA 90266. Online condolences may be made at www.haneslineberryfuneralhomes.com.