Martha Mosteller

Martha "Gran" Joan Reep Hester Mosteller, age 83 of Alexandria Place, died on January 30, 2014 at her residence. She was born on September 29, 1930 in Gaston County, a daughter of the late Furman Daniel and Lena Slaten Reep. She was a member of Lander's Chapel United Methodist Church. Martha loved gardening, cooking and being outdoors.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Mosteller; her first husband, Joseph Reece Hester; daughter, Rebecca Joan Anderson; grandson, Frank David Hester; and brothers, Kenneth Reep and Furman D. Reep, Jr.

Survivors include her grandson, Jeffrey Scott Hester (Myra) of Bessemer City; great-grandson, Christopher David Hester (Kenna Brown) of Bessemer City; Great Great Granddaughter Madilynn Grace Hester; brother, Joseph Reep of Dallas; and sisters, Sylvia Smith (John) of Mount Holly, Marilyn Friday of Gastonia, and Pat Rieman (Eric) of Mount Holly.

Funeral Services will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, February 1, 2014 at Landers Chapel UMC with Rev. Frank Herman officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 3:00 to 3:45 PM prior to the service at the church.

Memorials may be made to Landers Chapel UMC, 1205 Long Shoals Road, Lincolnton, NC 28092.

Condolences may be made to www.carpentersfuneralhome.net