It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Nina Nichols of Roanoke, Virginia, who passed away on June 9, 2021, at the age of 90, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Nina Nichols to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Carl Lena Hostetter and Ezra Harrison Bennington; her former life partner James R. Nichols, Sr.; and her siblings, Claude Bennington, Harold Bennington, Elroy Bennington, Ed Bennington, Beatrice "Bea" Jarmen and Anne Willis.

She is survived by : her sister Nancy Harris; her sister-in-law Francis Bennington; her children, Brenda Smith (Eddie), James R. Nichols, Jr. (Katrina), Susan Trout (Doug) and Sandy Bayse (Jimmy); her great great grandchild Numerous; and her close friend Bella. She is also survived by nieces, nephews, and many special friends.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Oakey's Funeral Service & Crematory