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.