Mrs. Amelia Roberson Hester

July 26, 1958 - September 20, 2015

Mrs. Amelia Jean Roberson Hester, age 57 of Rockmart, Georgia passed away Sunday evening, September 20, 2015. Mrs. Hester was born on July 26, 1958 in Rome, Georgia, daughter of James “Sonny” Roberson and Billie Head Cummings. She was a graduate of the Paulding County High School Class of 1976. She earned her BA Degree from Shorter University and received her Master’s Degree from West Georgia University. Mrs. Hester was a member of the Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church of Mableton. She was a retired educator having taught in the Calhoun City School System for 18 years and Polk School District for 2 years. Amelia enjoyed working in her yard, gardening and flowers and had a great love for animals. Survivors include her daughter, Constance Taylor of Vinings; father and step-mother, James “Sonny” Roberson and Carolyn Ratteree Roberson of Rockmart; mother, Billie Head Cummings of Rockmart; sister, Cecilia “Sissy” Daniel of Rockmart; brother, Kevin Cummings and his wife Natasha of Rockmart; grandchild, Anthonie Curtis; and three nephews, Dreagon Gilley, Dillon Daniel and Ethan Cummings. Funeral graveside and interment services for Mrs. Hester will be held on Tuesday morning, September 22nd at 11:00 a.m. in the family lot of the Holly Springs Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Cason officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the True Gospel Missionary Church, 671 Terry White Road, Aragon GA 30104 or to the charity of your choice in memory of Mrs. Hester. Freeman Harris Funeral Home is in charge of the funeral services for Mrs. Amelia Jean Roberson Hester.