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Melissa Nester Obituary

Melissa Faye Ingo Nester, 38, of Austinville, Va., passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2010. She was born on September 27, 1971, in Wythe County and was a member of the Wytheville Seventh Day Adventist Church. She is survived by her husband of 17 years, Keith A. Nester; two daughters, Kayla Renee Nester and Raven Danielle Nester, all of the home; her parents, Carl and Katie Ingo, of Austinville, Va.; one brother, Carl E. Ingo, of Westfield, N.C.; father and mother-in-law, Fred and Linda Nester, of Austinville, Va.; nephew and niece, Ethan and Chasity Ingo; and special friend, Joan Lawson, of Max Meadows, Va. A memorial service will be held 7 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2010, at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Tripp and Elder Jim Cox officiating. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 5 p.m. until service time at the funeral home or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

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Published by Roanoke Times on Apr. 24, 2010.

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tammi williams sexton

April 27, 2010

So sorry for your loss. Missy was always, always a sweet, gentle person. I enjoyed her friendship and good times many, many times. She was always very good to me. Rest well, Missy, I look forward to seeing you again someday.

Larry & Susan Scott

April 24, 2010

God Bless and Keep you in this time of loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

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