Obituary of Dester Brewer

Dester Brewer, age 89, of Magnolia died Monday, May 16, 2016 at Wentworth Place of Magnolia, AR. Mrs. Brewer was born March 21, 1927 in Magnolia, AR. She is the daughter of the late William and the late Lillie (Heard) Beal. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a housekeeper at SAU. Mrs. Brewer was a member of Gospel Solo Stirrers singing group. She was preceded in death by her husband and all of her siblings. She is survived by one daughter: Jane (Amon) Rashidi of Dallas, TX and one son: James Brewer of Magnolia, AR, six grandchildren; Nicole Rashidi, Asha Rashidi, Talasia Rashidi, and Amon (Amber) Rashidi, all of Dallas, TX; Taloria Rashidi of Magnolia, AR; Iesha (Gary) Harris of Kansas City, KS; six great-grandchildren, one nephew, Fred (Elizabeth) Doss of Magnolia, AR, among other relatives and friends. The funeral will be held 11:00 am on Saturday, May 28 at Austin Temple Church Of God In Christ, 804 Caldwell St, Magnolia, AR with Elder Robert Roy officiating. Burial will be in West Cemetery, Magnolia, under the direction of Henderson Funeral Service. Visitation will be Friday, May 27 from Noon-4:00 pm at Henderson's Mortuary, Inc., 614 Calhoun Rd, Magnolia, AR. Online guestbook available at www.hendersonsmortuary.com.