Nikki Renee Brashears of Sheridan, Arkansas was born March 4, 1990 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma the daughter of Louis Nick Brashears and Tarina Renee Frazier Goodwin.
She was a member of Forest Tower Baptist Church and a member of the Sheridan Jazz Choir. Nikki was to play one of the leading roles in the Sheridan High School play as Reno in "Anything Goes" later this month. She was an avid artist and was to graduate from Sheridan High School on May 9th.

Nikki went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 2, 2008 at the age of 18 as a result of injuries sustained from an automobile accident.

Survivors: Mom and Dad, Tarina and Chris Goodwin of the home;
Dad and Mom, Louie and Joann Brashears of Lavaca;
Brother, Michael Brashears;
Sister, Allison Goodwin, both of the home;
Maternal Grandparents, Jesse and Lavada Frazier of Muldrow, Oklahoma;
Alvin and Sammie Goodwin of Sheridan;
Paternal grandparents, Renate Stumpf of Ft. Smith;
Louis and Joann Demetriades of Florida;
Fiancé, Nick Ponder of Sheridan as well as a host of family, friends and classmates.


Funeral services will be 2:00 PM Monday, May 5, 2008 at First Landmark Baptist Church in Sheridan with Bro. Lary Tidball officiating. Burial will follow at Bethel Cemetery near Ico.
Visitation: 3-6 PM Sunday at Memorial Gardens Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations to be made to Nikki's passion, The Fine Arts Department of Sheridan School District, 400 North Rock, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150.

Pallbearers are B.J. Frazier, Justin Frazier, Jeremy McKenzie, Josh Hauley, David Moore, Jason Moore, Ben Ammons and Dewayne Shellnut. Honorary pallbearers are Paul Bridges, Ken Tedford, Jeff Murray, and Tom Ponder.





In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to Nikki's passion, The Fine Arts Department of Sheridan School District, 400 North Rock, Sheridan, Arkansas 72150.