Nina Votaw

Nina V. Votaw, age 93, of Portland passed away Monday, Aug. 21, 2023 in Persimmon Ridge Healthcare.

She was born in Randolph County on Jan. 14, 1930, the daughter of Orla and Marie (Ables) Stewart. She was married on Dec. 20, 1952, to James W. Votaw and he passed away on Feb. 9, 2019. She was a homemaker, member of American Legion Auxiliary and 1948 Gray High School graduate.

Surviving are two sons, Mike Votaw (wife: Barb) of Biloxi, Mississippi, and Doug Votaw (wife: Glenda) of Portland; sister-in-law Joyce Stewart of Ridgeville; four grandchildren; and several great- and great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a son, Steve Votaw.

Private funeral services will be held in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home with Pastor Joe Hines presiding. Burial will be in the Green Park Cemetery.

Memorials can be made to the choice of the donor.

Condolences may be expressed at bairdfreeman.com