| Hester-Sue Terhune | |
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| Ketty Lester as Hester-Sue Terhune | |
| Personal Information | |
| Sex/Gender: | Female |
| Born: | ???? |
| Died: | ???? |
| Spouse (s): | Sam Terhune (Ex-Husband, divorced) |
| Height | 5'9" |
| Weight | ???? |
| Hair Color: | Black |
| Eye Color: | Dark Brown |
| Job/Career: | Schoolteacher, Waitress |
| Series Information | |
| Played by: | Ketty Lester |
| First episode appearance: | "Blind Journey (Part 1)" (Season 5) "Blind Journey (Part 2)" (Season 5) |
Hester-Sue Terhune first was a teacher at a blind school that was later merged with the one operated by Adam and Mary Ingalls Kendall when they moved to Walnut Grove. She also worked as a waitress at Nellie's Restaurant. Hester-Sue was married once, to Sam Terhune but divorced because of his gambling and drinking habits.
While living in Walnut Grove, Sam returned and convinced Hester-Sue that he had changed his ways. They then planned to get remarried until Sam's wife, Naomi showed up. It became clear to Hester-Sue that Sam hadn't changed and the two did not get remarried. In addition, Hester-Sue also had a relationship with Joe Kagan.
She also once spent Christmas at the Ingalls home recalling her favorite holiday memories.
Behind the scenes[]
Hester-Sue was portrayed by actress Ketty Lester in all of her appearances.