A Pheasant Run
Nancy Ellen Arbogast Nestor, 79, of Lost Creek, after a brief illness passed away surrounded by family early Saturday morning, September 6, 2025.
She was born on Sunday, April 28th, 1946 to Gertie Teter Arbogast of Job, WV and Henry Clay Arbogast of Whitmer, WV.
Nancy was an honors graduate of Parsons High School, Class of 1964. During her sophomore year of high school she met her sailor, David Carl Nestor. A Parsons High School graduate of 1960, David was stationed aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise CVN65 in Norfolk, VA.
Nancy and David were married at the Parsons United Methodist Church in Parsons, WV on December 28th, 1963.
Upon moving back to West Virginia, Nancy was an active member in her community of Lost Creek and the greater area. She was an avid bowler who played in various leagues in Clarksburg, and attended the State Bowling Tournament each year for over 40 years.
Nancy was an active participant with the International Order of Oddfellows and Rebekahs, holding many local offices during her more than 45 years of service.
She was a writer of poetry and has left behind notebooks FULL of her beautiful words. Nancy was also an avid reader with thousands of books gracing their home.
She was an artist- having dozens of her paintings hanging on the family home’s walls. Nancy had no desire to ever sell any of her works, which are professional quality. She just did it for the enjoyment of the process.
She also enjoyed playing the piano and often would be accompanied by one of her miniature dachshunds, “Missy.”
Nancy was employed at Louie Glass company, in Weston. She worked there 22 years in the “cutting” shop where her work ethic and artistic abilities shone. Nancy never complained about the hours or conditions as she loved the work and the comradery of her co-workers.
She enjoyed her animals from “Ginger to Spike.” Any and every breed of dog would become a household member, along with a few kitty kats through the years.
Nancy is survived by her husband of 62 years, David C. Nestor of Lost Creek, her two sons, David, Jr. of Lost Creek and Daniel, Sr. (Shelby) of Winchester, VA. She is survived by her two grandchildren: Alicia Nestor Cale of Box Elder, SD and Daniel Lee Nestor, Jr. of Winchester, VA. She is also survived by two great grandchildren, Silas and Rosalie.
Nancy was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Willie, Albert and Clarence, and 2 sisters, Marie and Helen. She is survived by 4 brothers, Darl (Marilyn) of Atlanta, GA, Ray (Becky) of Pheasant Run, WV, Harold (Lois) of Parsons, WV and Denver (Debbie) of Elkins, WV.
Family and friends will gather for Visitation at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service located at 144 Hackers Creek Rd. in Jane Lew from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday, September 11, 2025. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, September 12, 2025 in the Pat Boyle Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Shari Stilgenbauer officiating. Interment will follow at West Virginia National Cemetery in Grafton.
We, at Pat Boyle Funeral Home and Cremation Service, are honored and privileged to serve the family of Nancy Ellen Arbogast Nestor. Online condolences may be expressed at www.PatBoyleFuneralHome.com.
