Majorie Mae Hester, age 84, passed away peacefully at home on March 2, 2022. She was born on October 6, 1937, in Denver, Colorado to Eldridge and Edna Newell. Marge was preceded in death by her sister Delores and her brother Everett. She is survived by her loving husband, Leon Nelson Hester, who took amazing care of her during her lengthy fight with dementia. She also leaves behind her three children, Roberta (Harry) Gayle, Michael Hester, Tim (Cami) Hester, seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Additional survivors include her sister, Elva Essres of Denver, Colorado and several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law that live in Colorado, Oklahoma and Ohio.

As the wife of an Air Force officer, she lived in seven different states and Europe. Leon retired in 1979 (LtCol) and the family settled in Melbourne, Florida where they have remained. Marge worked as a dental assistant and then at Harris Corp where she manufactured semiconductors until her retirement in 2003. Marge and Leon enjoyed traveling and have been to most of the United States and Canada as they enjoyed retirement. During that time, they formed a company that provides equipment and skis to disabled water skiers. Her favorite hobby was painting, and she created beautiful artwork, some of which will be on display at her memorial service. She loved to read and to help family and friends with whatever they needed.

Marge was the heart of her family, and she will be truly missed.

Services to celebrate her life will be held Friday, March 11, 2022 at the Rockledge Church of Christ, 2390 S. Fiske Boulevard, Rockledge.

Friends may call at the church from 10:00 am until the time of service at 11:00 am

Donations may be made to Hospice of Health First.