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A visitation will be held Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at the Mullinax Funeral Home, Drexel Chapel (816-657-4400). Funeral services will follow at 3:00 pm Saturday, also at the chapel. Burial will take place in Jingo Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Messages of condolence may be left for the family at www.mullinaxfuneralhome.com
Nikki was born September 10th, 1972 in Harrisonville, MO. The daughter of Billy Nichols, and Mary Charleen (Wilson) Nichols. She moved to Drexel when she was 3 months old and went on to graduate from Drexel in 1991. Nikki was united in marriage to John(Chuck) Long on September 8th, 1990.
Nikki worked as a cook and also worked grooming and taking care of animals for many years with some dear friends. Nikki enjoyed spending her time with family and friends, especially her grandchildren. She was a beloved Mimi and was so happy to have that title. She was an avid collector of everything Mickey Mouse and she loved working outside with her flowers.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents; Father Ward, Eva Ward and Jim Wilson and Homer and Wanetta Nichols, as well as her nephew Coty Nichols. Nikki was survived by her husband, Chuck Long, her two sons Nicholas and wife Courtney Long, Aaron and wife Keisha Long. Her grandchildren lit up her world. She had two grandsons Logan Hatch and John Long. And many nieces and nephews as well as extended family.
The love Nikki gave will never let her be forgotten.
