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Theoa Nester Obituary

Theoa Vass Nester, 83 of Woodlawn, wife of the late Elmo Nester, passed away on Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at Hillsville Health and Rehabilitation. Funeral services will be held on Friday, October 5, 2018 at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel at 1:00 PM with Elder Lewis Vass and Dr. Larry Vass officiating. Burial will follow in the Goad Cemetery. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel is serving the family.

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Published by The Carroll News from Oct. 3 to Oct. 4, 2018.

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Tom Brannock

September 21, 2020

I have not lived in the the Carroll county area in almost 40 years. I’m really sorry to just now be hearing of Theo’s death she was a special lady. She pointed me in the direction my life should follow. I was a lost young adult and she encouraged me to follow my dreams! Thanks to her I was able have wonderful career in government service! May you Rest In Peace my friend!

Randy and Rhonda Horton

October 8, 2018

One of my family's favorite people as well as Elmo too! Remembering you all in prayers and love.

Velma Williams

October 7, 2018

So sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Trish Young

October 5, 2018

I'm so sorry I couldn't make it there to be with ya! I just had total left knee replacement. I love your family just like mine. So I am sending you my love and prayers.

Billy Ayers

October 5, 2018

Sorry to hear about your loss

Gail Fariss

October 4, 2018

My sympathies to the family during this time. She was a very special lady and her singing voice at church will be greatly missed..

Deanna Puckett

October 4, 2018

My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Remember all the good times our families had together. Theo was a beautiful lady. May God give you comfort and peace.
Love Deanna.

towana and danny cox

October 4, 2018

faith we are so sorry our prayers are with you

Katie & Dennie Shockley

October 4, 2018

Theoa was a special lady. Loved talking to her. She always looked so nice in her clothes. Ron and Yvonne, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Rhonda Jones

October 4, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers!

Marie Martin

October 4, 2018

I know her family. Her father and mother were great singers in church.. I always could hear Violet's alto voice. After she left us , I listened for Theoa's voice. She was a great person.

Lucella Lewis

October 4, 2018

Theoa was a very special lady. She will be missed by everyone who knew her. Lucella Lewis

Evona Jessup

October 4, 2018

I'm so sorry about your loss. I went to church with her for years. She was so pretty and could sing beautifully.

Ruby (Finney) Berrier

October 3, 2018

I am so sad to hear of the passing of Theoa . Such a sweet lady and will miss seeing her. Our families have attended the same church since I was just a little girl. Sending my thoughts to all the family at this sad time.

Susan Berry

October 3, 2018

Love and prayers for the family. So sorry for your loss.

Debbie Parnell

October 3, 2018

Yvonne: I was so sorry to hear about your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family

Craig & Maureen Miller

October 3, 2018

Heaven has a new angel... you are in our thoughts and prayers

Susan Austin-Cort

October 3, 2018

Ron, Michelle and family, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers.

Carolyn Fender

October 3, 2018

So sorry for your loss. Keeping you all in my prayers.

Lane & Angela Bryant

October 3, 2018

Our sincere condolences to the family. Yvonne, you and yours are in our thoughts and prayers.

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