Frances Hester

Frances \\"Tinker\\" Irene King Hester, age 58, of Bladenboro, died Thursday, October 22, 2009 at New Hanover Regional Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Willie F. and Sallie Butler King.



She is survived by two daughters, Robin Annette King of Shallotte and Rhonda Michelle Cribb of Cerro Gordo; a brother, Rodney King of Bladenboro; two sisters, Debbie Harrelson and Brenda Strickland of Clarkton; three grandchildren; and Curtis Watts, her companion of many years.



The family will receive friends on Monday, October 26, 2009 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bladen-Gaskins Funeral Home in Elizabethtown. A Graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. at Meadows Cemetery in Bladenboro.