Mary Jo McCurry Hester, 91

Mary Jo McCurry Hester, 91, passed away Saturday, February 22, 2025.

A native of Cleveland County, she was the daughter of the late William and Olney McCurry. Jo started her teaching career in Gaston County where she later retired from Shelby City Schools after 30 years. She was a previous member of Westview Baptist Church, and had recently became a member of New Hope Baptist Church in Earl.

She is preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Wallace Hester. In addition to her husband and parents, baby brother, Bruce, brothers, Bill, Clifford and Don McCurry, and sisters, Catherine Mizell, and Elizabeth (Lib) Debrew.

She is survived by daughter, Barbara Digilio and husband Joe of York, SC, sister, Jane Harris of Matthews, granddaughter, Holly Jo Cantrell and fiance' Doug Corson, great-grandchildren, Ryan and Morgan Rizzo all of Shelby, granddaughter, Lacey Jo Tindall and husband Lane, and granddaughter, Mandy Cantrell and great-granddaughter, Destiny Cantrell all of Fallston.

A Funeral Service was held February 25 at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. Russ Bradley officiating.

Memorial tributes may be made at www.rsmorganfsl.com.

Robert Morgan Funeral and Cremation Service, LLC is serving the family.