Nova Elaine Nash, age 86 of Defiance, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. She was born on July 20, 1934 to Pink and Tressie (Carpenter) Charles  in Menifee County, Kentucky. On July 16, 1962 she married Paul D. Nash, who preceded her in death on April 28, 2012. Elaine was a member of Church of the Nazarene. She enjoyed painting scenery. Her most cherished times were with her family. Nova is survived by her children, Billie (Leonard) Claypool and Dana (Leesa) Glover, all of Morehead, KY, Teresa Chandler of Defiance, Charles (Joni) Glover of Hazel Green, KY, and Pauletta (Tim) Preston of Defiance, 12 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 8 great-great-grandchildren, and her sisters, Janet Lambert of Morehead, KY, Nina Weaver of London, KY, and Donna (Jake) Lambert of Defiance. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Paul K. Glover, her daughter, Carla J. Glover, grandson, Ronnie Tye, sister, Mildred Charles, and brothers Julius Charles and Worley Charles. Visitation will be held from 9:00 to 11:00 am on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at Schaffer Funeral Home in Defiance. A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am at Schaffer Funeral Home, with Pastor Charles D. Glover officiating. Due to the recent pandemic, masks and social distancing are required to enter the funeral home. Burial will follow the service at Riverside Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Church of the Nazarene. Online condolences can be given at www.Schafferfh.com.