Photo courtesy of Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel - Hillsville
Oct 29, 1937 - Aug 19, 2025
Jay and family, sorry for your loss. Sorry to lose a great neighbor.You two have been my neighbors for my whole life and wonderful ones at that.She gave me the peanut butter cookie recipe that the school uses. You are blessed to have many wonderful memories. Thoughts and prayers.
Mary Quesenberry
August 22, 2025 | Dugspur, VA | Neighbor
I have fond memories of Tina when she worked at the school. A very nice lady. My thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Tina Jennings Rector
August 22, 2025 | Hillsville, VA | Friend
So sorry for your loss.
Gary Quesinberry
August 22, 2025 | Abingdon, VA | Friend
So sorry to hear about this loss. I remember visiting her with mom (Pauline Goad) and her being my Sunday school teacher. My heart goes out to Cathy and Karen and all the family. Mom always considered her a good friend. Unfortunately mom has some health problems that will prevent her attending attendance. I have good memories of her parents as well as Tina and just sending love to you all.
Sandra Hollandsworth Toth
August 21, 2025 | Floyd, VA
Cathy & Avery & all the family: we are so sorry about your precious mother/grandmother's passing, she is no longer suffering now, walking with Jesus and loved ones. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Pat & Joe
Pat & Joe Terry
August 21, 2025 | Hillsville, VA | Friend
Cathy I'm so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. She was a very sweet person and I enjoyed getting to know her. My prayers are with you and your family.
Christina Horton
August 20, 2025 | Friend
Love and PRAYERS to all the family. We will surely miss Tina.
Dusty & Malette Pickett
August 20, 2025 | Hillsville, VA | Family
So sorry for y’all’s loss. Tina was one of the sweetest ladies I ever met. Love, hugs & prayers for you all
Duane & Sheila Nester Weeks
August 20, 2025 | Willis, VA | Friend
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kenneth&Judy Quesenberry
August 20, 2025 | Hillsville, VA | Friend
Tina E. Nester, 87 of Dugspur, passed away peacefully at Hillsville Health and Rehabilitation Center on Tuesday, August 19, 2025. Tina was a loving and caring wife, mother, and grandmother, who had a special place in each family member's heart. She retired from the Carroll County School System, and was a member of Mitchell Chapel P.H. Church since 1965.
Mrs. Nester was born on October 29, 1937 to the late Charlie Ross Phillips and Ocie Hollandsworth Phillips. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers; Ralph, James "JC", Kirby, Charlie "Junior" Phillips, two infant brothers; and grandson; Patrick James ''PJ" Dalton.
She is survived by her devoted husband of 71 years, James Elton ''Jay'' Nester of the home, two daughters and spouses; Cathy Dalton {Ronnie}, Karen Cruise {Odell}, one grandson; Stephen Dalton {Avery}, two great-granddaughters; Savannah and Scarlett Dalton, one sister; Ruby McDaniel of Radford; several nieces and nephews, cousins, and a special friend; Jean Cruise.
A graveside service with burial will be held on Friday, August 22, 2025 at 11:00 AM, with Pastor Nathan Phillips officiating at the Mitchell Chapel P.H. Church Cemetery, 821 Indian Valley Road, Dugspur, VA. The family request no food be brought to the home. The family would like to thank all of the staff, and residents at Hillsville Health and Rehab for their health care, support, and love shown to Tina and her family through her final journey.
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