Melinda Bishop Toler Lester, 66, of Hanover, WV passed away on Saturday, February 19, 2022 at her home. She was born on July 22, 1955 in Medford, OR a daughter of the late Ollie and Shirley Lester Bishop. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by a sister Patsy Hanson. Survivors include her husband of 12 years Michael “Blackie” Lester two sons Jeffery Cantrell and Tyler Raines three sisters Theressa Walker of Hanover, Tammy Spangler of Ballard and Vickie Bishop of Lewisburg two brothers Larry Bishop of Medford, OR and Danny Bishop of Lynco two grandchildren Garrett Cantrell and Megan Cantrell and a host of other loving family and friends. In keeping with her wishes she will be cremated and a memorial service will be held at a later date. The family is being served by the Stafford Family Funeral Home, Lynco, WV.