Molly Sifford Nester

Molly Sifford Nester obituary

Molly Sifford Nester

Upcoming Events

Sep

15

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mullins Funeral Home

120 West Main St., Radford, VA 24141

Sep

15

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Mullins Funeral Home

120 West Main St., Radford, VA 24141

Sep

15

Interment

3:00 p.m.

Brown Cemetery

Belspring Road

Molly Nester Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory - Radford on Sep. 12, 2025.

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Molly Sifford Nester, 86, of Parrott, passed away Thursday, September 11, 2025. She was a member of Parrott Church of God and retired from housekeeping at Radford University. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Annie Sifford; husband, Bobby Lee Nester; and 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby Edward Nester (Shirley), Chuck Nester (Michele), and Ricky Gravley (Diane); daughters and sons-in-law, Joan McCoy (Rusty) and Mary Cullop (Rocky); grandchildren, Ashley and Christopher; great-grandchildren, Bella and Matthew; one great great grandchild; sister-in-law, Lois Assad (Dallas); special friend, Wanda Reed; and many other nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.

The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. on Monday, September 15, 2025, at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. Funeral services will begin at 2 p.m. with Rev. Eddie Dalton and Rev. T. Michael Bond officiating. Interment will follow in Brown Cemetery in Belspring.

The Nester family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.

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Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory - Radford

120 West Main St., Radford, VA 24141

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Upcoming Events

Sep

15

Visitation

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Mullins Funeral Home

120 West Main St., Radford, VA 24141

Sep

15

Funeral service

2:00 p.m.

Mullins Funeral Home

120 West Main St., Radford, VA 24141

Sep

15

Interment

3:00 p.m.

Brown Cemetery

Belspring Road