A native of West Virginia, Oleva was a daughter of the late Hugh and Alma Boatwright. She was a homemaker and member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, Oleva was preceded in death by her husband, James Dale Nester; two sons, Stanley Dale Nester and James Michael Nester; a grandson, Rory Nathaniel Nester; and six brothers and sisters.
Oleva is survived by two sons, Larry Nester and his wife, Lynda, and Barry Nester and his wife, Sandra; four grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A graveside service for Oleva will be held at 10:00 am Friday, June 7, 2024, at Sunset Memory Gardens, 8901 Lawyers Road, Mint Hill, North Carolina 28227.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to your locate hospice organization.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.mcewenminthillchapel.com for the Nester family.