LEBANON, OH – Margaret Ann Jestice, 97, of Lebanon, Ohio, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Otterbein Senior Living in Lebanon. She was born on September 13, 1926, in Darke County, Ohio, to the late Melvin and Hannah (Deaton) Rust.

In addition to her parents, Margaret was preceded in death, in 1987, by her husband, Adrian Jestice, whom she married on December 25, 1942; her son Duane Jestice; her siblings, Glen (Florence) Rust, Cecil (Martha Jane) Rust, Geneve Rust, Fern (Ray) Brestel, Louise (Delbert) Blickenstaff, and Maxine (Don) Ashbaugh.

Margaret is survived by her daughter, Lori (Jacob) Yanes, of Lebanon; her sons, Gary (Donna) Jestice of Folsom, California, Melvin (Janice) Jestice of Viola, Arkansas; her 19 grandchildren; her 48 great grandchildren; and her 3 great-great grandchildren.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 11 AM until the time of her funeral at 12 noon at Light of the Nations Church, 1501 E 3rd Street, Dayton, Ohio 45403, with Pastor Tyler Detrick officiating. Burial will follow at Mound Hill Cemetery in Eaton, Ohio.

Memorial contributions may be made to Light of the Nations Church. Flowers and gifts may be delivered to the church on Friday from 9AM until 11 AM.

For additional information and to view Margaret’s online obituary, please visit www.churchfuneralsdirect.com.


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