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Lanita NICHOLS Obituary
86, of Springfield, passed away peacefully on November 16 in Springfield at the Masonic Home. Lanita was born on
December 28, 1934, in St. Paris, Ohio, the daughter of Kenneth and Neva (Quigg) Miley. Survivors include her husband, Dr. Donald E. Nichols, Sr.; four sons, Donald (Lovena) Nichols, Jr., Kenneth (Beth) Nichols, Jeff (Gigi) Nichols and David
Nichols; grandchildren, Deric (Lauryn) Nichols, Jordan Nichols, Kyle (Lacy) Nichols, Victoria (Derrick) Humphrey, Karly Hatcher, Haiden Nichols and Liam Nichols, Lauren (Jim) Cullen, Maddie (Rob) McGowan; siblings, Gwen Dudley, Velma Wertz, Kay Romine and Laurence (Elizabeth) Miley. She had nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Joan. Lanita was a longtime faithful member of Hillside Avenue Church of God where she was a Sunday School Teacher, Chair of the Women Church of God group and a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. She worked alongside her husband Dr. Donald
Nichols as a dental assistant for many years and was also
employed by Drs. Dan and Catherine Lynch. A memorial
service will be held on Saturday, November 20 at the Hillside
Avenue Church of God. Visitation will be held at 11:30 a.m. with service starting at 12:00 p.m. Inurnment will be held in Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Hillside Avenue Church of God, Springfield, Ohio. Arrangements by CONROY FUNERAL HOME.
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Debbie Crisp Guyton
November 21, 2021
Dear Dr Nichols and Sons (and families). I am so sorry to hear of Lanita´s passing. She was a beautiful and kind spirit. May peace be with you.
Kristie Mcmanamay
November 19, 2021
So very sorry for your families loss. She was a wonderful person
Kerry Morgan
November 18, 2021
The loss of a mother is so very difficult, but knowing she is at peace in glory is reason to celebrate her life here on earth. Thinking of you Jeff, Gigi and all of the family. Peace be with you all.
Sandy Bedingfield
November 18, 2021
To all the Nichols family, You have lost a dear soul. She meant a lot to me, like a sister. I have missed her greatly in my life. The legacy she leaves you will continue in your lives. RIP Lanita.
Jane Thaxton
November 17, 2021
I am so sorry for your loss.
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