CLARICE KESTNER

Clarice Ann, otherwise known as Mawmaw by relatives and non-relatives alike, never knew a stranger. She was born on May 27, 1935, in Limestone, WV, and grew up on a farm, where she fostered her lifelong love for cooking and caring for others. She was a homemaker and a retired cook for many years at Sherrard Junior High and John Marshall High School. She was a lifelong member of Limestone Presbyterian Church. Clarice Ann was a constant volunteer at the Limestone Community Building, especially at the fish fries, where her peanut butter sheet cakes were a perennial favorite. She was an avid supporter of the Seeing Hand Camp in Bethesda, Ohio. She also enjoyed bowling, Bingo, playing cards, and spending time with friends. However, she treasured nothing more than spending time with her grandkids and great-grandkids.

Clarice Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Donald William Kestner; daughter Denise (Kestner) Evick; infant son, William E. Kestner; sons-in-law Tony (Denise) Evick and Chris (Denise) Grimm; sister Barbara Coffield; and brother Allen Blaine Coffield.

She is survived by her children Dawn Ann (Kestner) Byrum, John (Lori) Kestner, Jayne (Jim) Kimberly, and Jeannette (Bernie) Dolan; siblings Carolie (Ronnie) Plants, Bill (Brenda) Coffield, Howard (Karen) Coffield; sixteen grandchildren; and thirty great- grandchildren.

Friends and family will be received from 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm on Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at Altmeyer Funeral Home 118 Grant Ave., Moundsville, WV. The funeral will be held there on Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 11 am. Burial will follow at Limestone Cemetery.