P.O. Box 506, 943 Highway 425 North, Monticello, AR71655

Ernestine Chesser
December 14, 1922 - April 16, 2010

Ernestine Chesser

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Ernestine Allison Chesser, 87 of Conroe, TX, formerly of Monticello, passed away Friday, April 16, 2010 at her daughter's home in Conroe. She was born December 14, 1922 in Florence, AR.

She was the widow of Gus Chesser, retired from Commercial Bank and was a member of First Baptist Church in Monticello. She was the daughter of the late E. D. Allison and Esther Whitaker Allison.

Survivors include one son, Ron Chesser and wife, Judy of Hot Springs; one daughter, Phyllis Shockley and husband, Mike of Conroe, TX; one brother, Adrian Allison of Tulsa, OK; one sister, Madeline Gibson of Selma; six grandchildren, Kim Lindgren, Chip Chesser, Randy Wyatt, Tanda Stoelzing, Heather Howard and Jonathan Shockley; and ten great-grandchildren, Ally, Jeff and Will Lindgren, Emma Kate Stoelzing, Luke and Charlie Stoelzing, Brooke and Sophie Wyatt and Morgan and Alex Howard. The family would also like to extend a special thank you to Crystal Harrington, Rhea Lagrone, Betty Lou Hughes, Nancy Summerford and the staff of the Guest House Assisted Living for their care of Mrs. Chesser.

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Visitation
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
from 6:00 to 8:00 pm
Stephenson-Dearman Funeral Home
943 Highway 425 North
Monticello, AR  71657
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Service
Funeral Service
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
2:00 PM
First Baptist Church
N. Main
Monticello, AR  71655
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Interment
Oakland Cemetery
300 North Hyatt St.
Monticello, AR  71655
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Memorial Contributions
Memorials
N. Main
First Baptist Church
Monticello, AR  71655

Condolences(12)

  1. Crystal Harrington
    Tine was such a joy to be around,she always had something to say or talk about.not only did i take care of her in her last year her,she had became like a grandmother to me and my family.she was stubborn like a mule and when it came to her physical therapy I would always have to bribe her to go.she was truly an amazing lady and she will always be in my heart.I have never met anyone like her.she is truly one of a kind.
  2. Clara Cater
    Our hearts and prayers go out to Mrs. Chesser`s family. We have missed Mrs. Chesser since she went to Tx. to be close to her daughter. We will always remember her from when she lived with us here at the Guest House.
  3. Sheila Kinney Brower
    Dear Ronnie & Phyllis,

    I am so sorry that I could not be there. I cannot ever express how much your mom (and your dad) meant to me as I was growing up. They always made me feel so much a part of your family and I loved the time that I stayed at your place during the summer more than you will ever know....being accepted meant a lot for someone who felt a little displaced. Thank you for all you have meant and I only regret that I didn't thank your mom like I wanted to but never knew exactly how to tell her. You are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. Always, Sheila Kinney Brower

  4. JAMES E. BROWN
    MY FAMILY WISHES TO EXPRESS OUR HEARTFELT SYMPATHY IN
    THE LOSS OF MRS. CHESSER. SHE WAS A GOOD FRIEND AND
    CHURCH MEMBER OF FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH FOR MANY YEARS.
    SHE IS AT PEACE.
  5. Tommy & Pat Matthews
    Phyllis & Ronnie,
    Our hearts and prayers go out to both of you at this difficult time
    We enjoyed Mrs. Chesser so much as she waited on us at Commercial Bank, our neighbor on Hyatt St., and a member of First Baptist Church. She was always so pleasant and had some tale to tell about one of you, or something to say to Tommy about Mr. Allison (he and Tommy's family were neighbors).
    Tommy & Pat Matthews
  6. Don & Susan Kinney
    Aunt Tine we love and will miss you greatly...Ronnie & Phyllis and family are thoughts and prayers go out to you all.
  7. Dan & Jane Bakke
    You will always be in our thoughts and prayers.
  8. Carole Rushing
    Rhea, I watched your great care of 'Aunt Tine' over the years and know how much she meant to you. I'm glad I had the privilege of knowing her. She was a great lady and one that I enjoyed being around. She was like us - her own person for so many years. We know God has her in his arms now and she's finally home. I hope you will find much comfort in the days to come knowing that you spent much time with her and helping her. She was blessed to have you. May God comfort your heart and give you peace at the time.
    I love you, Carole
  9. Lori Kulbeth and family
    I first met Aunt "Tine" 17 years ago at a family dinner with my precious in-laws, Carroll and Rhea. She made me laugh immediately! She and my father-in-law went back and forth and it was obvious how much they both loved one another. She was one tough cookie, a spitfire that didn't think twice about giving you a piece of her mind, and a generous soul.
    Aunt Tine, you will be missed more than you know. I am grateful that I had the privilege of being with you for such a short time and look forward to being reunited one of these days.
    With all my love, Lori
  10. Linda Maddox
    Aunt "Tine" was one of a kind and will be missed greatly by her family and all those who knew her. Much like my own Mom, Aunt Tine didn't mind sharing her opinion. Rest in peace, grand lady.
  11. linda funderburg
    ernie was one of my favorites
  12. The Meier and Hammock Families
    Carol and Rea Lagrone, we are so sorry to hear of Mrs. Chesser. She was a one of a kind spitfire of a lady that Im so happy I had the opertunity to know, she will be greatly missed, and we are sorry for the loss of your Aunt Tine. With sarrow, Monty and Aj Meier Families and Becky Charlie and CJ Hammock
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