Mary "Janie" Lester

Mary “Janie” Lester, 77 of Ocean Springs, MS passed away on February 16, 2026.

She was born on September 19, 1948 in Ocean Springs, MS to Ore Mae Wilson and Joseph Wilson. She was employed in Housekeeping at a hotel/ hospital. She loved gardening, sewing, and crafting.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Ore Mae Wilson and Joseph Wilson, and siblings, Roy Wilson.

She is survived by her spouse, Ronald Lester; children, Ken McWilliams, Susan (Dennis) Bateman, Lisa (Shannon) Scott, Teresa (Bruce) Grimsley, Regena Lester Simpson, Ronald (Renee) Lester II; fifteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren whom she loved dearly; and her big dog, sparky; and small dog, Misty.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00pm on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Home, Ocean Springs, MS. Friends may visit one hour prior. Burial will follow at Bellande Cemetery.

Bradford-O’Keefe Funeral Homes is honored to serve the family of Mary “Janie” Lester.