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Dorothea Elizabeth
Chester
Mar 16, 1953 — Feb 14, 2026
Palatka
Dorothea "Jodee" Elizabeth Chester 72 of Palatka Fl entered the sunset of life on (Saturday) February 14, 2026 at Community Hospice Bailey Family Center in St Augustine, Dorothea was born March 16, 1953 to Joseph & Dorothea McNulty in Washington DC she received her education in Rockville, MD class of 1971 & St. Johns River State College in Palatka earned AA degree "Jodee" worked as a travel agent in Richmond, VA & CNA at PCMC (Palatka Hospital).
Dorothea Loves spending time riding and taking care of her horses. Sharing the love of her horses with Victory and her granddaughter Grace, "Jodee" also enjoyed gardening in the back yard when her children, going to her grandchildren games, Watching British TV shows, Spending time with her husband and families.
Dorothea, Preceded in death by her (Mother), Dorothea McNulty, (Father) Joseph McNulty and her (Brother) Sean McNulty.
Cherishing Her Memories by: (Husband) Pastor Terrance L. Chester (Children) Jonathan Lessen (Kristen), Robert Lessen (Kim), Charity Lambert (Cody), Victory Chester, Judah Chester and Felicia Radcliff (Grandchildren) Grace Lambert, Ellie Lo Lambert, Noah Lambert and Porter Lessen (Brothers) Chris McNulty, Sean McNulty (Sister): Siobhan McNulty, 5 nephews and 1 niece
Visitation & Viewing (Friday) February 20, 2026 at Mt Zion Baptist Church 5:00-7:00pm, Celebration of Life will be 10:00am (Saturday) February 21, 2026 at Mt Tabor First Baptist Church, Interment OakHill (East) Cemetery, Rev James E. Vickers (Eulogist)
Professional Services By: D.A. Boyd & Sons Funeral Home
Friday
New Mount Zion Baptist Church
5:00 - 7:00 pm
Saturday
Mt Tabor First Baptist Church
Starts at 10:00 am
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