Vera Mae Nestor

Vera M. Nestor, of the Arden community, passed away peacefully at her residence on October 23, 2026, surrounded by the love and compassion of her family.

She was born on February 9, 1933, in Philippi, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Don Q. Weaver and Lesta M. Weaver.

On August 25, 1949, she married the love of her life, Mr. Willie Nestor Jr. Together, they shared 69 years of marriage until his passing in October 2018.

Mrs. Nestor is survived by two daughters, Willa Jo Mitchell and husband, Bruce, of the Arden community, and Billie Sue Mitchell and husband, David, of the Union community; sister-in-law, Gert Weaver of Philippi; and her daughter-in-law, Sharon Hebb, of Philippi.

She is also survived by “her boy,” Shay Mitchell, and wife, Abby; her grandchildren, Dr. Bradley Mitchell, Heather Mouser and husband, Rick, Shelley Starkey and husband, Chris, Tara Mitchell-Graham and husband, Denny, Shane Mitchell and fiancée, Amanda Nutter, Eric Hebb, and Jason Hebb; along with several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

In addition to her parents and beloved husband, she was preceded in death by her sister, Jo Ellen Seech; brother, Havard Weaver; two sons, Hubert and Paul Hebb; granddaughter-in-law, Ashley Mitchell;  her mother and father in law, Bill and Virgie Nestor, and Grandpa “Chub” Weaver.

Mrs. Nestor built a life rooted in love, hard work, and faithfulness. A devoted Christian and lifelong member of Arden Church, she was a constant “prayer warrior” for those she loved. She was a dedicated homemaker who took great pride in her family and home. For many years, she especially cherished hosting large family Sunday dinners, bringing generations together around the table.

She found joy in gardening, cooking, baking, and, above all, feeding anyone who came her way. Her home was a place of warmth and welcome, and her love was often shown through the meals she prepared and the care she gave to others.

Vera will be remembered for her unwavering faith, her generous heart, her devotion to her family, and the countless ways she made others feel loved. Her legacy will live on through the many lives she touched and the generations of family who will continue to cherish her memory.

Vera’s family will welcome friends at the Wright Funeral Home and on-site Crematory 220 N. Walnut St. Philippi on Thursday October 29, from 4:00 to 9:00 pm, and again on Friday October 30, from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.  Funeral services will begin at 1:00 pm in the funeral home chapel. Vera will be laid to rest beside her loving husband in the Mt. Vernon Memorial Cemetery.