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Diana Nester Obituary

Diana Faye Wade Nester, 61, of Ford, Va., passed away Friday, Sept. 10, 2010. She was born on Dec. 28, 1948, in Martinsville, Va. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Wade, and brother, Michael Wade. Mrs. Nester was a long time member of Believers Christian Fellowship Church.

She is survived by her husband, Roger A. Nester; mother, Ernestine C. Wade; children, Tara Chaney of Ford, Va., Jeff Nester and fiancé, Nicole of Richmond, Va., Luke Nester of Richmond, Va., and Tiffany Spence of Ford, Va.; a very special granddaughter, Jessica; grandchildren, Allen, Sierra, Brianna, Drake, Elizabeth and Eyan; siblings, Ronnie Wade and wife, Jane, Gerald Wade, Elmer Wade Jr., Mary Wade; and a sister-in-law, Anne Wade.

The family will receive friends at the Chester chapel of J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2010. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, 2010, in Sunset Memorial Park with the Rev. Guy Murdock officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society; 1117 Fort Hayes Drive, Petersburg, VA 23805. Condolences to the family may be registered with www.jtmorriss.com.

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Published by The Progress-Index on Sep. 11, 2010.

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Charlotte Dabney Goins

September 14, 2010

Roger and family,
I was so sorry to hear of the Diana's passing. There are no words that I can say that will comfort you. However, please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Charlotte Dabney Goins

Stephanie Askins

September 13, 2010

Dear Tara, Roger and Family, so sorry to hear of the passing of Diana. She was a good lady and my thoughts are with you at this very difficult time in you lives. I know that she endured a lot of pain and now she is relieved of that through GODS hands. Thinking of all of you.

Esther Armstrong

September 11, 2010

Roger and family, I'm so sorry. Diana was a good friend and we had a lot of good times. But she's in a better place, no more pain and suffering, she has transfered her church membership to Heaven. If I don't get to visitation know that my thoughts and prayers are with you. Esther

Debbie Phillingame & Family

September 11, 2010

Tara and family I am sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Maybe you find peace in knowing that she is with the angels now.

Diane Sheets

September 11, 2010

Tara & family--I am so very sorry for your loss--But just remember, she is in a much better place and there is no more pain like the pain she had been suffering. We love you all.

Frances Noble

September 11, 2010

God will light the way.

Frances Noble

September 11, 2010

Roger and family. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you during this most difficult time. May God be with you. Frances

September 11, 2010

I am soooo sorry for your loss. I enjoyed getting to know Mrs. Nester and her husband while she was in the hospital. My prayers are with you
Catherine RN

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