Nellie Virginia Freeman Stover

Nellie (Nana) Virginia Freeman Stover, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, mentor, and friend, passed peacefully surrounded by her family on November 3rd, 2026.

She was born on November 16th, 1951, in Surgoinsville, Tennessee. Further in her years, she graduated with her Bachelor's in Nursing from East Tennessee State University. She went on to work in various hospitals and even worked as a nurse with the United States Navy in Okinawa, Japan. She retired at 62 and found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death are her parents Charles Sr. and Mildred Freeman, her younger brother Dennis Freeman, and infant sister Dorothy Faye Freeman.

Left to cherish her memory are her children, Phillip (Dorothy) Stover and Amanda (Daniel) Flanary; her brother Charlie (Nancy) Freeman; sister-in-law Dorothy Freeman; her grandchildren Delilah Jones, Destiny Stover, Hunter Flanary, and Jacob Flanary; honorary grandchildren Alyssa and Noah Williams; several nieces and nephews; and many children who learned to call her house home. Nellie's legacy is one of love, dedication, and faith. Her family and friends will always treasure the time and stories shared together.

A special thank you to the staff of American House of Kingsport and Amedisys Hospice.

There will be a celebration of life service held at Mafair United Methodist Church on November 8th at 4pm, followed by a reception for her family. In lieu of flowers, please dedicate those contributions towards the Mafair United Methodist Church Kids and Youth Ministry or Alzheimer's Association . Special note: Attendees are asked to wear blue attire as it was Nellie's favorite color

Trinity Memorial Centers Funeral Home (423-723-8177) is honored to serve the family, online condolences can be shared with the family on our website at www.trinitymemorialcenters.com.