Mary Jo Kester

Mary Jo Kester, 80, of Cape Girardeau died Thursday, Nov. 10, 2011, at her home.

She was born March 1, 1931, in St. Louis, to Brian and Ruby Ayers Jacobs. She and Billy Lee Kester were married Sept. 30, 1952, in Paragould, Ark. He preceded her in death July 7, 1997.

Mary Jo was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau and was very involved with its Ladies Aid. She had worked at Saint Francis Medical Center, and was a telephone operator.

Survivors include a daughter, Jo Enzmann (Randy) of Wildwood, Mo.; two grandchildren, Madalyn and William Enzmann; a dear cousin, Steven Loehr of Ballwin, Mo.; and her cat, Fritzy.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Visitation will be from 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home.

The funeral will be at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home, with the Rev. Douglas Breite officiating. Burial will be in Cape County Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.