Dr. Holly Stewart Hester

Holly Sharon Stewart Hester, M.D. unexpectedly passed from this life to join her husband and mother with the Lord, Jesus Christ, on June 15, 2023. Holly was a beloved physician, friend, sister, daughter, aunt, and mother. Holly passed away doing what she loved most, which was caring for others. Holly was born in Phoenix, Arizona and moved to Lubbock at the age of five. She was raised by a single mom with her two siblings and strongly believed that family came first. Academically, Holly excelled throughout elementary, junior high and high school. Her only 'B' was in citizenship, which was a family joke for years. Holly graduated from Coronado High School in 1985 and from Texas Tech Health Science Center School of Medicine in 1994. She completed her residency in Internal Medicine at Texas Tech Health Sciences Center and remained in Lubbock throughout her medical career of 27 years. Holly touched many lives in her caring and compassionate manner. She often became close friends with many of her patients. One of her proudest achievements, was being elected "Physician of the Year" in 2001. She loved going on medical missions to Haiti and Africa and was known for her contagious laugh and constant smile. Holly was dedicated to helping her family in any way possible. Many hospital staff remember Holly and her mother, Sharie, selling and delivering Avon for many years. Holly lived with and cared for her mother until her passing in 2008. Holly married her husband, Chuck Hester, September, 25, 2011. She was eventually blessed with her beloved twins, Wynston and Elizabeth, on June 18, 2013. They lost Chuck only 18 months after the twins were born. Holly managed to raise them, with the help of her sister while continuing to work full time and traveling as a locum physician. Holly was loved dearly by her nieces, Haleigh and Megan, and her nephews, Reagan and Riley. She loved them all as though they were her own children and constantly giving them gifts. She spent many nights babysitting and spoiled them all. Holly loved to travel with her family most of all. She took her family on many cruises to Alaska, New England, and Barcelona. She and her sister, Heather and their children took their last trip to Hawaii days before she passed. Holly was an animal lover and rescued many dogs and cats throughout her life. She would often bring them to her family and friends to adopt. She leaves behind her beloved pets as well. Holly was preceded in death by her mother, Sharie, and her husband, Chuck. She is survived by her twins, Wynston and Elizabeth, her brother, Shawn and wife, J'Lin, nephews, Reagan and Riley, sister Heather, and nieces, Haleigh and Megan. Visitation for family and friends will be held at Sanders Funeral Home, 1420 Main Street, on Wednesday, June 28th from 6-8 pm. Her memorial service will be officiated by Dr. Jerry Newman at Southcrest Baptist Church, 3801 S. Loop 289, on Thursday, June 29th, at 1pm. Her service will be live streamed for those who cannot attend at Southcrestlive.TV. Burial service will be performed by, Chaplain Jerry K. Hatfield at Resthaven cemetery immediately following. Holly would have wanted her memory to be honored with donations for the education of her children or to animal rescues, such as the Haven, Lubbock Animal Shelter, or ASPCA. https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-dr-holly-stewarts-kids-education

Dr. Holly Stewart Hester

January 10, 1967 - June 15, 2023