In Remembrance Of

Lesta Daniels

Lesta Daniels, 90, of St. Joseph, MO formerly of Easton, MO passed away March 31, 2024.

She was born on February 26, 1934 in Brookfield, MO. Lesta graduated from Easton High School.

On November 12, 1951 she was united in marriage to Don Daniels. After their marriage they lived in Easton where they made their home. Her husband, Don, preceded her in death on June 11, 1998.

Lesta was a beautician in her home for many years. She also worked at Seeburg Mufflers and Penney’s in St. Joseph, MO.

Lesta was an active member of Eastside Baptist Church in St. Joseph.

She was also preceded in death by her son, Donald Wayne Daniels; brother, Johnny Grubbs; sisters, Lena Mae Covey, Louise Remington, and Ila Hoke.

Lesta is survived by her daughters, Vicky (Ron) Grier and Donna (Mike) Helberg; grandchildren, Danny (Lisa) Helberg, Chris (Amanda) Helberg, Amelia (Casey) Roll, Derek Grier, Roni Dawn (Brady) Unruh, and Leslie Grier; great-grandchildren, Jack, Eli, Charlie, Angelica, Michael, Cam, Chase, Keira, and Finley; several nieces and nephews, other relatives and many friends.

Funeral Service: 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 4th at Hixson-Klein Funeral Home in Gower with visitation one hour prior to the service.

Burial: Kerns Freeman Cemetery, Easton, MO.

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11 comments

  • Kelly Metcalf

    Donna and family, I’m so sorry about losing your mom..I worked with you and Lesta at JCP in home dept and she was such a nice lady. Please know that Heaven received another angel…

  • Karl Kaiser

    Vicky and Donna, when we were kids, my mom told me your mom was her best friend. Between what your mom knew from her beauty shop and my mom knew from the general store, there wasn’t much going on in Easton they didn’t know about. Your mom was special and fondly remembered by my family long after we left Missouri. In fact, my Mom made a point of seeing her when she returned home for family visits.
    I hope you can quickly recover from her passing, trading sorrow for happy memories. Its up to us now to remember, speak of and celebrate her. My family will be honoring your mom by recalling the happy memories she left for us.

  • Dennis and Sondra Brinton

    Sorry for the loss of your mom.

  • Linda Wiedmaier

    My heart goes out to Vicky and Donna and their families. Lesta was such a great lady! When I was in elementary school, Lesta was my first professional beautician. I remember the beauty shop in her house so vividly. May she rest in peace.

  • Mike Bullimore

    Donna, Vicki and Family,
    So sorry for your loss of your mom. She was such a kind and loving lady. I am sure she will be missed by all. Thoughts and Prayers for you and the family
    Mike

  • Bonnie Miller at

    Sorry for your loss a great friend

  • patsy ( Gawatz) Fisher

    my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother.
    prayers to your families during this difficult time
    love Patsy Fisher
    and rest of Gawatz family

  • Amy (Harris) Doepke

    My thoughts and prayers are with you all….

  • Mary Browne

    Remember your mother doing my hair when we were younger. I always thought she was fine lady. Know you will all miss her.

  • Chuck Witt

    Sorry for your loss, she was a sweet lady.

  • Kathy Hess Aerts

    I am so sorry for the loss of Lesta. She was so kind to me. She cut my hair and let me spend weekends with Vic. She was always there if you needed something.
    A wonderful person!

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