Jackie Hester

Jacqueline Cline Hester (Jackie), age 88 of Cumming, Georgia, passed away peacefully at home Friday, August 19, 2022 surrounded by her family singing her favorite hymns.

She was born in McCaysville, June 23, 1934, to the late William Millard Cline and Cora Holcomb Cline.

Jackie was preceded in death by her son, Michael J. Hester (Mike); sisters and brother-in-laws, June (F.W.) Miles, Marianna (Tom) Williamson, Corrine (Reginald) Hyberger, William M. Cline (Billy) and Wanda (Denis) Weichman.

She is survived by her adoring and devoted husband, C. Jackson Hester (Jack); and loving daughters  and son-in-laws, Michelle (James) Griffith and Maria (Tim) Aligheri, daughter-in-law Kealey Hester, brother and sister-in-law, Daniel (Polly) Cline; and six grandchildren, Cody (Chelsea) Hester, Shelly Griffith, Tyler Hester, Ethan (Christiana) Griffith, Megan (Justin) Lambert, and Mandy (Elijah) Ballard; and six great grandchildren, Hailee, Sadie, Harley, Charlotte, Thaddeus and Josie.

Jackie and Jack’s adoring and devoted life  together was a beautiful love affair that started with love at first sight during their initial blind date that was set up by a mutual friend.  They were blessed with 62 years of marriage together. They loved to travel, visiting all 50 states and 26 countries including Europe, Canada, Bermuda and the Bahamas.

Jackie graduated from Lipscomb University with a double major in Elementary Education and English. She was a beloved teacher for nine years before leaving that career and devoting all of her time to her husband and three children where she was involved in volunteering at her children’s schools and other  community activities. She was PTA president at her childrens’ high school and president of the North Atlanta Jaycettes. Her hobbies also included music, interior design, gardening, watching tennis and the Braves and mostly, her time spent with family and friends.

Jackie’s life centered around her devotion and faith in God that was reflected in the joy she brought to everyone. She was known for her wonderful hugs and contagious laughter. She cherished the times she had with family when she was able to touch them all.

Visitation was Friday August 26, 2022, from 5 a.m. until 8 p.m. at McDonald and Son Funeral Home, and her Celebration of Life service was Saturday, August 2, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Grace Chapel Church of Christ. The family will have a private burial at Arlington Cemetery.

Those wishing to send memorial gifts are invited to send flowers or send donations to her church, Grace Chapel Church of Christ.

Arrangements by McDonald and Son Funeral Home.