Obituary of Nell Tester Vines

Nell Tester Vines, 84, of US Highway 421 North, Vilas, passed away Tuesday, June 7, 2016 at her home. Born April 11, 1932 in Watauga County, she was a daughter of William Bert and Naomi Brinkley Tester. Mrs. Vines was a member of Willowdale Baptist Church. Nell was a lady always devoted to her family. She was a loving mother and grandmother who was able to balance family life along with a 30 year career with the US Postal Service in Watauga County. Mrs. Vines is survived by her husband, Jack Vines; six children, Kay Vines of Vilas, Connie Knight & husband Gary, of Fleetwood, Cathy Waters and husband Rusty, and Jackie Vines, all of Boone, Tim Vines and wife Pam, of Blowing Rock, and Brad Vines of Boone; grandchildren, Chad Fairchild and wife Paige, of Deep Gap, Carrie Church and husband Eric of Boone, Technical Sergeant Andy Waters, USAF, Nashville, TN, Alex Vines of Blowing Rock, and Kimberly Vines of Boone; great-grandchildren, Addie, Gracie and Bridger Fairchild, all of Deep Gap, Audrie Waters of Nashville, TN, and Molly and Wyatt Church, both of Boone; special niece, Stevie Icard; and special great nephew, Luca Wyatt. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Mabel Tester; and brothers, John, Bud, Clyde, Elmo, J.B., Earl and Herbert Tester. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday June 9, 2016 at 3 PM at the Austin & Barnes Funeral Chapel, officiated by Rev. Mike Townsend. The family will receive friends Thursday afternoon from 1 until 3 o�clock, prior to services, at Austin & Barnes. Graveside services will follow at the Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery. Online condolences may be shared at the website www.austinandbarnesfuneralhome.com Austin & Barnes Funeral Home and Crematory is serving the Vines family.