Gloria Diantha Kester 74, of Mabelvale, Arkansas departed peacefully from her earthy existence on April 10, 2021 to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born July 11, 1946 in Pumpkin Bend, Arkansas to the late Barney and Eloise Ball. She is survived by her husband of 46 years; James (Jim), son Jeremy (Patricia) and their children Maverick, Irelynn and Elynn Kester of Mabelvale, Arkansas. Sisters, Francis (Larry) Wallis, Faye Creekmore, and Cynthia Ball; two brothers in law. Cal (Valerie) Kester and Mark (Rose) Kester of Cleveland, Oklahoma; and a host of other relatives and friends. She was a retired cicu nurse for more than 37 from St. Vincent Hospital in the heart unit. Gloria was a devout Christian and loved her lord and Savior. She enjoyed reading, quilting, but mostly spending time with her family, expecially her three loving grandkids which she loved to spoil rotten. In Lieu of flowers, please make contributions to your favorite charity. Visitation Thursday April 15, 2021 between 6pm-8pm.