She graduated from Garfield High School in 1970 and attended Indiana State University. While at Garfield, she was very involved in DECA and sports, where she won numerous awards. After high school, Nina entered into the Air Force. After the Air Force, Nina was in charge of the printing department at Union Hospital. She played softball in Terre Haute for the Chargers and enjoyed golfing and fishing.
Nina was preceded in death by her father James Parker.
Nina is survived by her mother, Patsy Bender; her sisters, Linda Stanfield and Lisa Yeager; nephews, Curt Stanfield and Mike Stanfield and nieces Lindsey Yeager, Marlee Yeager, Gabbi Yeager and Jessica Fidler.
Per Nina’s wishes, there will be no services. Burial will be at Roselawn Memorial Park.