Lillian Nichole "Nikki" Ward, age 47 of Smithville and a former resident of McMinnville, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019 in Smithville. 

 She was born October 19, 1972 to her parents, Charles Edward White and the late Lisa Northcutt White.  In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Ward; grandparents, Orange and Opal Northcutt; nephew, Chris Ward; niece, Crystal Rogers; mother-in-law, Ruth Ward.  She was disabled. 

 Survivors include children, Kimberly Ward of Smithville, Chandra Ward and Zachary Ward both of McMinnville; grandchildren, Lyberty King, Averyona King, Taylor Reeder, Parker Ward; dad, Charles Edward White of McMinnville; brothers, Charlie White, Jerry White and Eric White all of McMinnville; nieces and nephews, Johnathan and Alyssa White, Brittany and Hunter Pinkard, Eric Rogers, Jason and Jeffery Ward, Jessica Roop and Brandon Cripps. 

 Funeral service was held Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at DeKalb Funeral Chapel with Bro. Michael Hale officiating. Burial followed in Bethany Cemetery in McMinnville. 

 Serving as pallbearers were Jason Ward, Ryan Pack, Andrew King, TJ Gunter, Sherlock Holmes, and Michael Christian.

 The family asks that donations be made to help with funeral expenses.  DeKalb Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements.

 DeKalb Funeral Chapel, Smithville, was in charge of the arrangements.

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