Nieva was born in Gates, TN in Haywood County. She has been a longtime resident of the Hixson are and attended Grace Bible Church. She was a blessing for her family and others, who loved being a grandmother and studying the KJV Bible.
Nieva was a homemaker, worked for the City Directory, then worked for Chattanooga Bible Institute.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Versey Bain; her husband, Ralph Greene; and her brother, Lynn Bain.
She is survived by her son, Ivan Greene; her daughters, Phyllis Greene and Carol Taylor (Jamey); her grandchildren, Alyssa Taylor and Zachary Taylor; her sister-in-law, Barbara Bain; brother, Mack Bain (Glenda); brother, Donald Bain (Raine); and several nephews, niece, and several cousins.
Pallbearers are Donald Bain, Tracy Bain, Jamey and Zachary Taylor, Peter Cory, and Manny Monzon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either Grace Bible Church, 3827 Hixson Pike, Chattanooga, TN 37415; Focus On The Family; or Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with a funeral service following immediately after at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Steve Atwood officiating. Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery, 1200 Bailey Ave.