Shelby, North Carolina
Michelle Kester Pittillo
1971 — 2024
Michelle Kester Pittillo, born August 2, 1971, in Shelby, NC, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on September 22, 2024, at Caromont Regional Medical Center in Gastonia, NC, at the age of 53. Michelle was predeceased by her beloved grandparents, John and Sedahlia Kester of Shelby, NC, and Whit and Kathleen Williams of Chesapeake, VA. She is survived by her loving daughter Bethany Diegelman Self, granddaughter Eisley Kester Self, grandson Jake Lucas Self, her devoted parents Jim and Becky Kester, her sister Kristen Kester, her brother Adam Kester and his partner Javier Santana, and her life partner Jeff Meeks. A dedicated and compassionate registered nurse, Michelle worked for...