Anna Louise (Nelson) Jester, 77, of North Charleroi, went to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, July 1, 2022. She was born August 2, 1944 in Manhattan, Kansas, a daughter of the late Paul W. and Helen Anton Nelson, Sr.

Anna Louise was a 1962 graduate of Monongahela High School, then attended California State College where she received her teaching degree. For many years, she was a speech and hearing clinician for Fayette County, then the Intermediate Unit 1. She also was the Activities Director at the 3rd Street playground in Monongahela. Anna Louise was very devoted to her job and students. She kept in touch with her students for many years after. Anna Louise was a member of the Faith United Presbyterian Church in Washington. She was an avid Elvis Presley fan. She enjoyed watching NASCAR, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Penguins, and doing crafts. She enjoyed traveling the country with her husband on their motorcycle. She was the life of every party and brought joy to all who knew her. She will be dearly missed by all whose lives she has touched.

Anna Louise was married to the love of her life, Barry C. Jester on February 4, 1967. Left to cherish her memory are her sons, Brad Anton (Trisha) Jester of Clintonville, Brian Jester of North Charleroi; grandsons, Kyle Jester of Brooklyn, NY, Colby Jester of Clintonville, and Logan Jester of McKeesport; sisters, Susan (Jim) Maple of Harrison City, Nancy (Bob) Simpson of Washington, and a brother, Paul (Sandy) Nelson of Finleyville. She will be missed by many nieces and nephews who affectionately referred to her as "Aunt Louie."

Friends will be received Thursday, July 7, 2022 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM in the Frye Funeral Home, Inc., 427 W Main Street, Monongahela, where a funeral service will be held Friday, July 8, 2022 at 12:00 PM. Interment will follow in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies in Bridgeville.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf, 300 E. Swissvale Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA, 15218.