Elaine Lester

Gaffney, SC - - Elaine Spencer Lester, 79, of 142 Mabry Lane, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Spartanburg Regional Hospice Home.

Born in Gaffney, she was the widow of the late Johnny Lester, Sr. and daughter of the late George Caleb Spencer and Thenia Sarratt Spencer.  She was a 1963 graduate of Gaffney High School, retired from Timken after 23 years of service, a member of the Cherokee County Senior Centers, a member of Providence Baptist Church and the Fidelis Sunday School class.

Surviving is a son, Johnny Lester, Jr. of Gaffney.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Rufus Caleb Spencer and a sister, Sally Spencer.

Graveside services will be held at 10:00AM on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at Frederick Memorial Gardens with Dr. Scott Peterson officiating.  The family will receive friends following the service at the graveside.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family in form of gift cards.

The family will be at their respective homes.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC