Katie Chester was born March 17, 1947 in Lexington, Mississippi. She relocated to Detroit, Michigan with her family at an early age, where she spent most of her life. The last three years she has resided in Indianapolis, Indiana, being cared for by her son Derrick Chester and his companion Aisha Burnett, who Katie affectionately called her “Buddy.” Katie made her transition October 31, 2018 after suffering a long illness.
Katie was educated in the Detroit Public School system. She worked as CNA, caring for the elderly. She was a God fearing, devoted wife, mother, sister, and friend. She was very passionate with caring for her plants and lover music.
Katie was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Chester, two children, Vershon and Corey Chester, mother, Leona Kimble, and four siblings.
Katie Leaves to cherish her memory, two sons Larry Chester, of Detroit, Michigan and Derrick Chester of Indianapolis, Indiana, two sisters Diane and Jean, both of Detroit, Michigan, one brother Johnny of Atlanta, Georgia, eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, and a host 
of other relatives and friends.
I spent many days on this battlefield called life
Gave birth to four soldiers lost two and yet I still continued to fight
And when my body of armor started to fall, I held on with all of my might
Until one day I received this command from our Lord
And His voice I couldn’t ignore
Lay down your shield, your job is done
There’s no need to fight anymore
I have prepared a place for you
So please, put your burdens down
You are now set free
You have earned your wings
And your heavenly crown
My children, please don’t fret for me
As I am now in God’s loving care
And although you cannot see me
I will always be with you
Search your heart and you’ll find me there
-Nichelle Turner
Brittany says
Dear Chester family, please accept my deepest sympathies. I am very sorry for your loss. Losing a loved one in death can leave us with feelings of sorrow and grief. But there is a beautiful hope we can look forward to. Isaiah 25:8 says, “He will swallow up death forever, and the Sovereign Lord Jehovah will wipe away the tears from all faces.” So not only will Almighty God eliminate death, but he will remove the feelings of sadness that come from losing someone we love, and replace those feelings with comfort and hope.
Lee says
The death of a loved one is the most devastating experience a family can face. At times, the pain of the loss will seem unbearable. Please know that there are friends who care about you and your family during this difficult time and more importantly Psalm 34:18 tells us that “God is near to those that are broken at heart. We pray that Jehovah the God of all comfort is with your family during this difficult time of grief. Questions will come up about why do we suffer and die? Please go to http://www.jw.org to get satisfying answers to these and other questions about life. Our prayers are with you and your family.