Nadine Deavers Dove Obituary (1939 - 2023)

Nadine Janice Deavers Dove, 84, a resident of Rockingham, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at her home. Mrs. Dove was born on September 8, 1939, in Linville, VA, to the late Roy Olin and Frances Ritchie Deavers. She worked for JMU for over 15 years and spent many years as an active volunteer with the Special Olympics, where she spent many years working in their dime toss booth at the county fair. She enjoyed playing piano and singing in the choir and was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was a member of Cherry Grove UMC and attended Donovan Memorial UMC and Singers Glen Baptist Church. On February 8, 1955, she married Courtney Grey Dove, who survives. Surviving in addition to her husband are her children, Robin Lynn Nicolas of Harrisonburg, Larry Wayne Dove and wife Twila of Fayetteville, GA, Jackie Lee Dove of Harrisonburg; grandchildren, Robin Michelle Nicolas, Michael Nicolas, Matthew Nicolas (Leigh), Julie Nicolas, Alexis Nicolas; great-grandchildren, Coalton, Hunter, and Janiece. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dove was preceded in death by her siblings, Gaynell "Pokey" Deavers, Geraldine Eaton, R. O. Deavers, Peggy Lynn Deavers, and her son-in-law, Michael Nicolas. The family will receive friends from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at the funeral home. Pastor Paul Glovier will conduct a funeral service at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at McMullen Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Singers Glen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Singers Glen Fire Department, P.O. Box 373, Singers Glen, VA, 22850, or Singers Glen Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 75 Singers Glen, VA, 22850. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com. McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.