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Laura Parker Obituary
Funeral service 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at Social Plains Baptist Church, 639 Hagwood Road, Zebulon, NC. Entombment, Gethsemane Memorial Gardens, 809 West Gannon Avenue, Zebulon, NC.
Surviving: parents, Roger and Denise Parker; maternal grandparents, Annette and J.W. Boykin of Zebulon; paternal grandparents, Roger and Delma Parker of Wendell; aunts, Wanda Tyson, Teresa Wattenbarger; uncles, Michael Boykin and wife Terry, Anthony Boykin, Tony Parker and Teresa Baucom, Tim Parker and wife Cindy, Larry Parker and wife Tammy; a host of cousins and special friends.
Nikki was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Ola Mae Keohane, and her uncle, Jeff Parker.
Family will receive relatives and friends from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday, January 15, 2007 at L. Harold Poole Funeral Service and Crematory, 944 Old Knight Road, Knightdale, NC 27545, and other times at the home of Annette and J.W. Boykin, 7508 Eagle Run Road, Zebulon, NC 27597.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Duke Children's Hospital, 512 South Mangum Street, Suite 400, Durham, NC 27701 for Ewing's Sarcoma research.
Condolences to the family may be made at www.poolefuneral.com under Obituaries.
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Memories and Condolences
for Laura Parker
Sponsored by Nikki's loving parents.
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2023
Nikki, 16 long years ago, you left this earth for your Heavenly Home. I miss you so much, but I know you are in the company of your Mama, Aunt Wanda, PaPa and now Uncle Robert and Aunt Lacy. I miss all of you so much. One day we will all be together. I Love You, Grandma.
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2022
Nikki, you would have been 35 years old today. I has been a long 15 years since you went to heaven, I hope you had a party with your Mama, Aunt Wanda and PaPa. I miss you so much. Your Daddy put you fresh flowers for your Birthday. We will all be together one day. I love you, Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2022
Nikki, it has been 15 long years since you left us to take your Heavenly journey. I am sure you were glad to see your Mama when she left us to join you. I miss and love you with all my heart. I will see you one day and we will be together forever. I love you, Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2021
Nikki, it has been 14 long years since you went to Heaven. I love and miss you so much. It was so hard at Christmas. It was the first Christmas without your Mama. I hope you spent it with her and Wanda and PaPa. I hope you have had some laughs with Uncle Robert. Until I see you again I have so many good memories of you. I love you with every beat of my heart. Grandma
December 21, 2020
Merry Christmas Nikki. I love you baby girl and miss you and your beautiful smile and laughter. You have mama this year for Christmas. While I am glad you both are together, I hurt so much from missing you both and I will hurt until I am with you both again. I am getting ready to take your tree out to you and this time it's for you and Denise. With all my love, daddy.
Jessica Harris
March 19, 2020
Nikki- sometimes it seems like a minute you've been gone and sometimes, it seems like a lifetime. I know you and Aunt Denise had the best reunion. Another birthday, and I miss you like crazy. Love you so much sweet girl! Happy birthday. ❤
March 18, 2020
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Nikki. I love you and miss you so much. Mama is with you now and I know you two are happy together and enjoying you first birthday together in 13 years but I miss you both so very much. I can't wait till I'm with you both again. I have been a proud daddy and husband because you and Denise have always been the loves of my life and I will love you both forever. Till I see you again, Love Daddy
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2020
Happy Birthday in Heaven, I love you and miss you so much. Your Mama is in Heaven to celebrate with you today. I hope Wanda and PaPa was with you. I miss them so much. One day we will be together again. Your Daddy took you fresh flowers today. I went to the cemetery and took you and your Mama a card. Love, Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2020
Nikki, it has been 13 years since you left us. I miss you so much. I have so many memories of you and I love you so much. Christmas was just not the same without you, PaPa and Wanda. I think of you every day, but one day we will all be together. Until then keep singing in Heaven.
Love, Grandma
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2019
Nikki, Happy Birthday in Heaven. I miss and love you so much. I took you a card to the cemetery today and saw the lovely flowers your Mama and Daddy gave you. I hope Wanda and PaPa got to tell you Happy Birthday. I think about you every day. I will see you again one day.
Love, Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2019
Nikki, it has been 12 years since you left us to go to Heaven. I miss you so much. I hope you have seen Aunt Wanda and spent time with her. She loved you so much. It seems so unreal that you are gone. I will see you one day. I have so many good memories of you. I Love You with all my heart.
Grandma
Annette Boykin
December 26, 2018
We missed you so much on Christmas Day. Aunt Wanda joined you and PaPa for Christmas Day this year. Hope you were with each other. Life is so hard without all of you. One day we will all be together again. Love you so much.
Grandma
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2018
Happy Birthday, Nikki
I miss you so much. I went to the cemetery yesterday and today. I love you with all my heart and will love you forever. I often wonder what your life would have been like. I will see you one day. Love, Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2018
Nikki, it has been 11 years since you went to Heaven, I miss you so much. I went to the cemetery today and talked to you. I have so many good memories of you. I hold them in my heart. One day we will be together forever, I Love You , Grandma
Annette Boykin
December 25, 2017
Nikki, another Christmas without you. I miss you so much. You were not here with us in person but with us in spirit. You are forever in our hearts. We had a good time today. As always we burned yours and Papa's candle. I went to the cemetery on Saturday and hung an angel in your tree. Keep watching over us. I love you with all my heart.
Grandma
Jessica Harris
December 25, 2017
Today, as always, we missed you. Even though you weren't physically there, we felt you. I miss you more than words can say. I love you, and thank you for watching over us, especially Stephen yesterday. I know that was God, you, and Papa. ❤
December 24, 2017
Merry Christmas baby! Love you and miss you so much...
Mama
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2017
Nikki, happy 30th birthday. I went to the cemetery today and took you a card, you had a beautiful bouquet from your mama and daddy. I miss you so much. I sat on your bench and remembered all the good memories we had. I know you are happy in Heaven. I will see you one day. I love you with all my heart.
Grandma
Miss you both!
Denise Parker
March 18, 2017
Happy Birthday Baby! My heart misses yours. Wish I had a stairway to heaven.
March 18, 2017
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2017
Nikki, it has been 10 long years since you went to Heaven yet I miss you as much as I did the first day. I have so many fond memories of you that I hold so precious. You were so much a joy in my life with your dimples and sweet smiles. I remember the field trips that we took with you, Jessica and David. Your favorite one was to K&S where you always got fried chicken and two mashed potatoes. Also our trips to Eckerd's. Keep singing in Heaven and I will see you one day. I love you with all my heart.
Grandma
Annette Boykin
December 25, 2016
Nikki, we missed you so much today. Christmas is so hard without you. I know you are happy in Heaven. I love you with all my heart.
Grandma
Denise Parker
March 19, 2016
I know you had a grand birthday in Heaven with Papa and all our loved ones. Facebook was full of well whishes for you. I miss you more than words can say. Time still stands still. It feels like yesterday that I last heard your beautiful voice. One day....one day. Till I see you again...I will always love you! Mama
March 18, 2016
Happy Birthday Nikki. Love and miss you so very much. <3
March 18, 2016
Happy Birthday sweetheart. I love you and miss you very much. You have always been the light of my life and I know I will see you again and I can't wait. Until then I'll remember the fun we all had. Mama and me took you some fresh flowers, I hope you enjoy them. Love Daddy
March 18, 2016
Happy Birthday to my angel in Heaven. I miss you so much. It still seems like a dream. I go and sit on your bench and remember the precious times we had together. I Love You so much. I will see you one day. Love, Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2016
Nikki, it has been 9 long years since you left us. I miss you just as much as the day you went to Heaven. I went to the cemetery today and talked to you. It still seems like a dream. Keep singing in Heaven and I will see you one day. I Love You with all my heart.
Grandma
Jessica Harris
January 13, 2016
I miss your smile.
I miss your laugh.
I miss your silly jokes.
I miss our talks about nothing and everything.
I miss your singing.
I miss you more than you will ever know.
But.
I know that one day I will see you again.
I will see that beautiful smile.
I will hear that beautiful laugh.
I will hear those silly jokes.
We will have those talks.
I will hear you sing like the angel I know you are.
And I will have eternity with you. ❤
Too cool for words!
Denise Parker
January 13, 2016
Miss you baby. Everybody's lives keep moving on, but mine stands still. I can't wait till the day I see you again. I want you to know how much a part of my life you still are. Thinking of you always, seeing you in my dreams, and keeping you in my heart. Love you SweetPea!!! Mama
My baby and me
Daddy
January 13, 2016
Hey Nikki, I just want to tell you how much I love you and miss you. I still have a hard time with you being gone. You are in my heart all the time. I was in the shop the other day and I heard "My little girl" on the radio and I stood there and cried. I miss you so much. I miss the sound of your voice and wish I could hear your laugh. I love you baby.
Annette Boykin
December 25, 2015
Nikki, we missed you so much today. It doesn't seem real that you are not here with us. I love you with all my heart. One day we will be together forever.
Love, Grandma
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2015
Happy Birthday to my Angel in Heaven. I miss you so much. You would have been 28 today. You left us way too early. I took you a Birthday Card today and sat on your bench and remembered the good times we had going on "field trips". You had fresh flowers from your Mama and Daddy. I'm sure you are still singing in Heaven.
I will love you forever.
Grandma
Denise Parker
March 18, 2015
Happy birthday baby!!! I miss you so much. Daddy and I took you fresh flowers yesterday so they would be there this morning for your birthday. My heart misses yours.......
Jessica H
January 13, 2015
I miss you so much. I miss your laugh, I miss your smile. I'd give anything to talk to you just one more time, but then it wouldn't be enough. I am so blessed to have had you in my life. You touched so many people, just by being your sweet, silly self. Shayla talks about you all the time. You guys would've been the best of friends. Her favorite song is Fergalicious. I can still see you singing that song! I love you. ??
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2015
Nikki, it has been 8 years since you went to Heaven. I miss you so much. Some days it doesn't seem real. It seems like a dream. I went to the cemetery today and talked to you and sat on your bench. I know you are happy and not hurting any more. It was so hard seeing you in so much pain. I love you with all my heart and know I will see you one day. Love, Grandma.
January 13, 2015
It's hard to believe it has been 8 years since you left us to take your place in Heaven. We miss you so much. I often wonder what you would be like today if you were still here with us. I'm sure you would be fantastic and awesome like you always were. Today is always a very sad day for us, but always after a few tears and remembering the pain of losing you, I can't help but to smile a little, knowing the World is a better place because you were in it, even as short a time as you were here. I Love and miss you.
Uncle Ant
Annette Boykin
December 25, 2014
Nikki, I missed you so much today. It is so hard without you on Christmas Day. I still light the candles for you and PaPa on Christmas Day. I went to the cemetery and talked to you today. I love you so much. I will see you one day.
Love, Grandma
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2014
Nikki, today would have been your 27th birthday. I can't imagine what your life would have been like had you not been called to Heaven. I miss you so much. I went to the cemetery today and took you a card. I couldn't sit on your bench. It was cold and rainy. Your Mama and Daddy took you some pretty flowers. Shayla talks about you all the time. She will never forget you. I Love You so much and miss you everyday. I will see you again one day.
Love, Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 16, 2014
Nikki, I went to the cemetery today and sat on your bench and remembered all the good times we had. I miss you so much, It has been so hard these past seven years without you. It was amazing how many people were at your funeral. You touched so many lives. I Love You so much.
Grandma
Wanda Tyson
January 13, 2014
Nikki I miss you so much. You are my heart.
January 13, 2014
My heart misses yours......more than mere words can say....
mama
Michael Boykin
January 13, 2014
Hey Nikki - Just thinking of the many great memories we shared together.... just wishing we had more time with you to make many many more but we must continue to trust that God's plan for our lives is the perfect path. Still doesn't take away the hurt. Love and miss you always! On day we'll see you again! Love, Uncle Bubbles
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2014
Nikki, It's been 7 long years since you left us. It seems like an eternity, but when I see you in Heaven it will be forever. I miss you so much. Some days it seems like my heart will burst, but I know you are not hurting any more. I still go and sit on your bench and talk to you and tell you how much I Love You. You are forever in my heart. I Love You so much.
Grandma
December 26, 2013
Another Christmas......I miss you so much. It's just not the same without you. My heart misses yours...
Love mama
Annette Boykin
December 25, 2013
Nikki,
Another Christmas without you. I miss you so much. I went to the cemetary today and talked to you. You are forever in my heart. I love you so much.
Grandma
Laura Parker
April 8, 2013
Hey Baby....I had a dream the other night. We were on a waterslide. It was great seeing you and hearing you laugh. I miss you so very much. I love it when you visit me in my dreams...can't wait to see you again.
My heart misses yours...love you forever..Mama
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2013
Nikki, Happy Birthday to my Angel in Heaven. I loved you before you were born and will love you for eternity. I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think about your lovely smile and how much I loved to hear you sing solos in Church. I will see you one day and I will give you all your Birthday hugs.
I Love You,
Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 16, 2013
Nikki,
Today has been a very sad day. Six years ago we buried you and two years ago today, Aunt Betty joined you in heaven.
I went to the cemetery today to talk to you. I miss you so much.
I Love You,
Grandma
Wanda Tyson
January 13, 2013
Nikki, I miss you so much. I go and sit on you bench...of course you know that. I love you, Aunt Wanda.
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2013
Nikki, 6 years ago my heart was broken. I went to the cemetery today. I miss you so much. Sometimes it seems almost unbearable. I still go and sit on your bench and tell you how much I Love You. One day I will see you again.
I Love You with all my heart.
Grandma
Denise Parker
January 13, 2013
Hey Baby....6 long, long years....Im miss you so much. I can't wait for the day I see you again. My heart misses your's. Love you baby...Mama
Beautiful Angel
Aunt Wanda
December 27, 2012
Nikki, I miss you so much. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you.
Annette Boykin
December 25, 2012
Nikki,
Another Christmas without you. I love you and miss you so much.
Love, Grandma
Mama
December 25, 2012
Merry Christmas Baby...My heart misses your's...Love you so much...Mama
Annette Boykin
March 19, 2012
Happy Birthday, Nikki, I miss you so much. I took you a card on Thursday and on Sunday, Me, Aunt Lacy, Aunt Mildred and Jessica went to the cemetary. I hope you had a good 25th Birthday in Heaven. I Love You so much. I know you are still singing in Heaven. I'll see you one day.
Love, Grandma
Nikki and Shayla
Wanda Tyson
March 18, 2012
Happy Birthday, Nik! I miss you so much and think about you every day. 'Till we meet again, Angel. Love, Aunt Wanda.
Laura Parker
March 18, 2012
Happy Birthday Baby! My heart misses your's! I love you....mama
Annette Boykin
January 16, 2012
Nikki,
It has been 5 years since we laid you to rest. Shayla and I went to the cemetery today. She talks about you a lot. It has been a year since Aunt Betty joined you in Heaven.
I miss you so much.
I Love You,
Grandma
Wanda Tyson
January 13, 2012
Nikki,
It has been 5 years since you left us and my heart misses yours. I think about you every day and go to see you often. I feel closer to you when I'm sitting on your bench. This was the first Christmas without PaPa but I know that you were together. Keep singing, Angel. I will see you again someday. I love you and miss you so much.
Love, Aunt Wanda
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2012
Nikki,
It has been 5 years since you went to Heaven. I miss you so much. I went to the cemetary today and took you some flowers. I sat on your bench and cried tears of sorrow because I miss you so much. Then I had to thank God that you were not hurting anymore. He healed you by taking you to Heaven. I hope you, Uncle Eddie, Aunt Betty and PaPa are spending time together.
I Love You and always will.
Grandma
Annette Boykin
December 25, 2011
Nikki,
Another Christmas without you. I miss you so much. Shayla and I went to the cemetery today. I hope you and PaPa spent the day together. You are my angel. I love you so much.
Grandma
Denise Parker
December 25, 2011
Merry Christmas baby! I love you so much!
Mama
Annette Boykin
June 5, 2011
June 4, 2011
Nikki, I hope you helped PaPa celebrate his birthday today. I miss you both so much.
Love, Grandma
Jessica
April 2, 2011
Nikki, I love you so much. I hope you and PaPa had a great reunion. Take good care of him. Miss you much!
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2011
Happy Birthday Nikki,
You would be 24 years old today. I miss you so much. I took you a Birthday Card to the cemetary. I hope Aunt Betty helps you celebrate. Keep singing in Heaven. I love you so much.
Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 16, 2011
Nikki,
It has been 4 long years since you went to Heaven. I miss you so much. I took you some flowers on Thursday. Then, I went to the hospital to see Aunt Betty. She will be with you in Heaven soon. I told her to look after you. I love you so much and always will.
Grandma
Annette Boykin
December 25, 2010
December 25, 2010
Nikki,
Another Christmas without you. It is so heart-breaking. You loved Christmas so much. I am sure you had a lovely Christmas in Heaven. I still go to the cemetary and talk to you. The other day I went and there was a man looking at your picture. He had gone to his wife's grave and said he was drawn to yours. Even in death you still have an impact on others.
Nikki, I love you and always will.
Grandma
March 18, 2010
Happy Birthday, Nikki
I went to the cemetary today and took you a card. I miss you so much. I sat on your bench and thought about how much pleasure you brought to our lives. It still seems unreal that you are gone. I know you are having a great time in Heaven singing with the angels. You had such a beautiful voice. I still tell your picture "I love you" every night.
With all my love, Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 13, 2010
Nikki,
You have been in Heaven for 3 years. I miss you so much. I went to the cemetary today and sat on your bench and talked to you. I go often. It hurts so much. I miss your sweet smile. I know you are singing in Heaven. I still tell your picture every night "I love you".
With all my heart, Grandma
Denise Parker
January 13, 2010
It's been a long 3 years now...feels like 30....But I feel like it was just yesterday that I held your hand and kissed your sweet face....I love you my angel. Mama
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2009
Happy Birthday, Nikki
I miss you so much. I took you a card to the cemetary today. Your Mama and Daddy took you some flowers. I'm sure you had a wonderful birthday in Heaven.
I still look at your picture every night and tell you how much I love you.
Love with all my heart.
Grandma
Annette Boykin
January 16, 2009
Nikki,
It doesn't seem like it has been two years since you left us. It still seems like a dream. I miss you so much. I went to the cemetary today and talked to you as I often do. I'm sure you and and Uncle Eddie have found each other. When I look at your picture every night, I still tell you how much I love you. I know I will see you one day. Until then, keep singing in heaven.
I Love You with all my heart.
Grandma
Jessica Harris
December 26, 2008
Merry Christmas, Nikki. We love you and miss you.
Michael & Terry Boykin
December 25, 2008
Merry Christmas Nikki from Uncle Bubbles, Aunt Terry, Brandon and Aaron! We miss you more and more every passing day! Until we meet again..... We Love You!
Debra Vick
December 16, 2008
Hello Nikki, just checking in to say Merry Christmas. It has been a difficult year down here, but I know you and Dad are prospering daily. I was listening to Christmas music and heard the song you sung at Church and I reflected back of the times we enjoyed the Christmas Plays. Faith and I talked about you and I told her how pretty you sang that song and how it still makes me have tears. I miss you and Dad, but I know ya'll are in a better place and in a better situation than we are. Say hello to my Dad and hold his hand when you cross the streets of Heaven. Love always
Jessica Harris
July 19, 2008
I heard a song the other day by Leona Lewis that made me think of you. I cried as I listened to the words because it was like she was seeing into my soul and singing about how I felt about losing you. I think of you every day and I miss you so much. Life goes on but it's not the same here without you. Whenever something good or bad happens to me, I miss picking up the phone and telling you about it. Stephen and Shayla miss you too and talk about you often. I promise they will grow up and know what a wonderful person you were. I love you!
Kimber Simmons
March 19, 2008
Hey Nik..i miss you so much!! Its hard to believe your not here..i think about you all the time and i know you are watchin over us so that always makes me smile...Its so crazy thats its been over a year!! i miss you so much! The relay is coming up and i cant wait..love you & miss you bunches!
Michael and Terry Boykin
March 18, 2008
Hey Nik - Your Uncle Bubbles and Aunt Terry here - Wishing You a Very Happy Birthday Day! I know today and every day is too great for us left down here to imagine. We can only dream of what heaven is like. You get to experience it for eternity! We will share the joy with you some day! Christ promised us that! We miss you so much! We think of you all the time. You are always in our hearts. Just wish we had the chance to spend this and many more of your birthday’s with you. We Love You!
Vickie Renfrow
March 18, 2008
Happy Birthday "SweatPea"! I love and miss you so much.
Denise Parker
February 12, 2008
CELEBRATING NIKKI
Celebrating the goodness of a child
Mourning the loss of her gift
Celebrating the laughter of an angel
Mourning the loss of that sound
Celebrating the beauty of her soul
Mourning the loss of her touch
Celebrating the glow of an angel
Mourning the loss of her smile
Celebrating the love of a wonderful girl
Mourning the loss of her earthly life
Through the emptiness in our hearts
Celebrating the very essence of Nikki
Knowing that we will share it once again
With all who loved and believed
In our next life
Annette Boykin
February 8, 2008
Nikki, This past year has been the hardest year of my life. It is so hard to believe that you are gone from this earth. You will always be in my heart. I miss you so much. You were the most wonderful granddaughter any one would want and I cherish the time I had with you. I still have your picture on by bedside table and I tell you every night and every morning that I Love You. It was so hard at Christmas without you. We all put up a good front for everyone else, but our hearts were breaking. Jessica had a sad day without you. I made a CD of the songs you sang at Church and I play them often and look at the DVD of you. You were such a beautiful young lady. I go to the cemetary almost every Sunday and talk to you. Your Mother puts the most beautiful flowers, pictures and poems there.
I haven't been in your room but once. It is so hard to go in there and realize that you are not there. I know you are happy in Heaven. I bet you have the most beautiful voice of all the angels. I can't wait to see you and hear you sing again. I will love you forever.
With All My Love,
Grandma
Roger and Denise, Thank you for giving Nikki to us.
Denise Parker
February 4, 2008
"It is so difficult to understand the death of a child, a life not yet lived to its fullest, with promise of things yet to come. But in Nikki's short life, she touched the hearts of so many people and showed us how to live life in the face of death. She has moved beyond us now, but she is all around us. No longer in a physical existence, which would be so much more a comfort to us, but in a spiritual sense, and we must close our eyes and let her come unto us in a different way. Her essence is in the majesty of this world - her breath in the wind, her smile in the sun, her spirit in the glow of stars, her beauty in every landscape...Nikki's courage and spirit are humbling and inspirational, and they give us the strength to live. Find peace in the celebration of the beauty of Nikki's life - lived to its fullest in so short a time - and mingled with unspeakable grief, allow it to fill you with the strength to meet each new day. Nikki will never be forgotten. She is forever in our hearts. She is all around us, and she will forever inspire us to live life to its fullest."
Weep not for me
now that I have passed.
Remember the laughter, the affection, the joy
not just the recent tears.
Cherish the memories, our hopes and dreams.
Hold fast to the love that we shared.
Be happy with the time we spent together
and being anew.
For I am not really gone,
I am closer than ever before.
As the morning sun rises
and throughout the busy day...I am with you.
Until the setting sun disappears on the horizon
and we watch the day turn into night...I am here.
You may feel a faint breeze stir round your head, while you slumber
as I gently kiss your forehead, "Good night."
The stars that shine so brightly in my heavenly sky
help me watch over you and keep you from harm.
I am the wind in the trees
and the song of a bird.
I am a moonbeam in a midnight sky
and a glorious rainbow after the storm.
I am morning dew
and freshly fallen snow.
I am a butterfly flying overhead
and a puppy happily at play.
I am a smile on a stranger's face
a gentle touch, a warm embrace.
Listen to the wind for my message of love.
Watch the sun rise and set in the sky with me.
Feel my essence encircle you with warm memories.
Open your heart to know...I am not gone.
Reach deep into your soul...You will find me.
I am here.
Have no fear.
I am with you,
Always…
To my darling daughter...Only you know how much I truly miss you. Our bond can not be broken. We will meet again someday. You will always be my baby, my child, my teenager, and my best friend. I love you now, always and most of all...forever. Till we meet again.....Mama
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo......
Kimber Simmons
January 8, 2008
HEllo pretty girl, I miss you like crazy but i know you are looking over me every day and that puts a smile on my face..its hard to believe it will be a year on sunday! i took some beutiful flowers to your grave saturday..i knew you were there lauging at me! Its like just yesterday i saw that beautiful smile with that voice that could calm a storm!! i miss you and you are always with me and my angel!!
Debra Vick
January 7, 2008
Dear Nikki, I know you are having a great time in heaven, but wanted to fill you in on something I am sure you already know. Grant and Lauren got married on Dec 29, 2007. They had a beautiful wedding and I know you would have loved it. Red and White were the colors. Your Grandma and Uncle Robert came. They had a great time. We surprised Grant with Mr. and Mrs. Wolf from NCSU at the rehearsal dinner. Terri and Uncle Bubbles took lots of pictures for us and we talked about how you would have been here to enjoy all this. I know that God needed a beautiful rose to go be with him, so he picked you, but we do miss you and you know we LOVE you so much. Faith was in the wedding and she was the prettiest flower girl ever. I hope you have seen my Dad, he went to be with you and God on Nov 29, 2007, so please give him a great big hug and kiss, let him know to take care of you, just like he would us girls. Love you alot and miss you so much.
Wanda Tyson
December 26, 2007
Nikki, I'm sorry it has taken me so long to write...it's just so hard. I miss you so much. This was our first Christmas without you. Your Mom and Dad were so sad...all of us were. But I have to have faith that you are with our Lord and that you are looking down upon us and singing in your beautiful voice. We love you and miss you so much! Love, Aunt Wanda
Peggy Nethercutt
September 20, 2007
Nikki, Remember how every time I saw you, I always said, "how's my girl"? I don't have to ask that anymore. You are in a perfect place that is more beautiful than we can even imagine.
A place where there is no pain, God knows you had your share. God loved you too much to see you suffer anymore and He took you home where He could cradle you in His arms and wipe away all your tears for there is no sorrow in Heaven. Here on earth you were an alien just passing through, but you are home now.
But, you left a lot of people with a big hole in their hearts, than can only be filled with the love of Jesus. Every time your grandma, Annette speaks of you, I still see the tears in her eyes and hear the pain in her voice.
I can't even imagine the pain your Mom and Dad are feeling because I've never lost a child. I know you would not want your Mom and Dad to be angry with God for taking you home. But that you would want them to go to the Church you loved and feel your presence there.
You had a great impact on a lot of people the few short years you were here. Many of these people you pointed to Heaven and showed them how a Christian lives. You loved your Church and were a testimony as you sang of your love for Jesus.
I miss you and I will see you in Heaven one day and I won't have to ask "how's my girl."?
Annette Boykin
June 17, 2007
Roger, I know today was a tough day to get through. Nikki was smiling down on you. You can always be proud of the "Daddy's Girl" she was. You were the best father any girl could ever want. I went by and talked to her today as I do almost every Sunday. I always tell her what a wonderful grand-daughter she was. It is so hard to realize she is gone. We will see her one day. Just remember how much she loved you and Denise. I love you and Denise so much and I pray for both of you every night.
Jessica Corn
May 13, 2007
I really met nikki in a shakespeare class senior year. She was all smiles all the time...we had so many laughs in the class and out of class...she is missed and my prayers go out to tha family...
Annette Boykin
May 13, 2007
Denise, I know today was a sad Mother's Day for you. But Nikki was smiling down on us. You were the best mother any girl could ever want. I am so proud of you and Nikki. Last weekend at the Relay for Life was a real tribute to Nikki and the life she lived. She has so many friends. Just remember "Roses will Bloom Again". I am so glad that the last time I saw Nikki she was sitting in a chair and told me she loved me. You and Roger can draw strength from the Lord. I love you both. I am so blessed to have such wonderful children, in-laws, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. I cherish the time
we spent together today.
I Love You, Mama
Jessica Harris
May 5, 2007
Baby girl, WE DID IT!!! We raised more than I ever thought possible! I am SO proud to be a part of your team! I hope you could see how beautiful the event was. It was all for you and a strong testament to the many lives that are better because you were a part of them. You were walking with me on that track this morning as the sun came up. I felt you as though you were walking right beside me. I hope you could see us, and how much we love and miss you. I am so proud of you and the person you were. Can't wait until next year! I love you, more than you will ever know!
Michael & Terry Boykin
May 3, 2007
Relay For Life - we're all getting ready for the Relay For Life to raise money for the American Cancer Society. I learned today that Team NikkiChick is VERY close to our goal of $20,000. I am very confident that we can make it! It's all for you Nikki! We Love You and Miss You Very Much!
Uncle Bubbles and Aunt Terry
Uncle Bubbles and Aunt Terry Boykin
March 19, 2007
Nikki - Yesterday was tough! Your birthday brought back many great memories. It also reminded us of how much we already miss you. We heard a song called "Sailing" by a group of Irish women, Terry said that must sound just like angels singing in Heaven. Nikki - we know you are right in the middle of all that! You Go Girl! Happy Birthday! We Love You!
Uncle Bubbles and Aunt Terry
Annette Boykin
March 18, 2007
Roger and Denise,
As I sit here writing this my heart is broken, but also bursting with pride at the fine young lady Nikki grew to be. I loved her before I knew she was Nikki. I remember the day she was born. Roger came out of the delivery room with tears coming down his cheeks. He said "I got me a girl." I have so many good memories of her. Her "Happy hair", her dock-a-dee, her dimples and her sweet smile. I wonder how many chocolate milk shakes and grilled cheese sandwiches I made for her, Jessica and David.
Also the "field trips" we took them on. Their favorite place was K & S. Nikki always got fried chicken and two servings of mashed potatoes. I was so proud of her when she sung solos at Church. I'm sure she is singing with the Angels in Heaven. One time when she was going to sing at Revival, I told the visiting preacher that my granddaughter was going to sing. I told him she was a freshman at NC State. After church I told him she was also a Christian. He said I didn't have to tell him, he knew by her testimony in song.
Both of you were the best parents any child could want. You gave her almost everything she wanted, but she was not spoiled. I told Denise one day she was going to have to learn to say "no" and she said, "but Mama. I love her so much". I don't blame you one bit.
Nikki had so many friends. You could tell by the number that went to the funeral home and the funeral. It is no telling what an impact she had on so many young people. She was so friendly and out going.
I know today was hard for both of you. I went to the cemetary and told her Happy Birthday. Her marker is so pretty. It still seems so unreal. I know with the Lord's help you will have the strength to get through each day. I have had her picture on my bedside table for months. Every night I told her good night and I loved her and I still do every night. Just remember we will see her one day. Love, Mama
To Nikki: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!
I Love You, Grandma
Jessica Harris
March 18, 2007
Nikki, I miss you so much today. I never thought I would not be able to call you and sing you Happy Birthday, like I always have. I hope you are having the best birthday ever up there in Heaven! I Love you and miss you more than you will ever know!
Roger Parker
March 18, 2007
Hey chick. I wanted to wish you HAPPY BIRTHDAY. Twenty years ago on this day was the happiest day of my life. That was the day that I became your daddy. The best and most fun thing I have ever done in my life. Every day since that day you have brought me so much joy and happiness. Watching you grow through each stage of your life. Looking at your pictures in the house reminds me of those special times. Sometimes I can almost hear you laugh at something stupid I did just like you used to. I am so very glad that I was lucky enough to have you as my daughter, that God gave you to me. Noone could have had a better daughter than you. You are in my thoughts every minute of every day. I miss you more than I could ever say. I miss how I would tell you I love you and you would say "love you more" or "back at ya". I so wish I could hear you say those things again. My heart will always ache for you and will always be yours because I love you with all my heart. I am so proud of you and I always have been. You have always been a strong young woman. Even as a child, you had a strong will. I will always keep you in my heart and I can't wait until I see you again.
With all my love,
Daddy
Debra and William Vick
March 14, 2007
Roger and Denise, we still think of Nikki daily. I have a CD with her singing, and I have listen to it quite often. I can't imagine what you have gone through in the last year, especially the last 2 months. I know though that God has and will be with you every step of the way. I know Nikki's 20th birthday is Friday, and it will be one of the hardest days for you, but know that with alot of prayers you will get through it. Remember we are here if you need someone to listen or chat with. Know that we miss you at Church and hope to see you back real soon. When Faith comes to visit, she takes Nikki's picture and talks about her. She will always be remembered by our family and alot of people in this world that she touched their lives.
Stephanie Lanier
March 9, 2007
Nikki Parker was like the sister I never had and yet never got so close to until my freshman year in college. We were not that close in high school but in college we were always together. She was the best roomie I could have ever had. She was always there for me when I needed someone to talk to, even if it was at 3 in the morning. I will never forget her laugh with that occasionally snort she would do when I would make her laugh; whether it was leaning too far back in our chairs and falling over or me not being able to do "fish face." Getting to know Nikki and have her in my life for my first year of college was the best thing that could have ever happened to me. I think that year Nikki and I had shared so many secrets and so many times together it is definately going to be hard to forget. She used to always hate it when I would wait until last minute to do a paper because my desk was right beside her bed and I would get frustrated with my paper and try to talk to her and keep her up just because I was up. We have a few "late night escapades," as she would call them, that we recorded ourselves being crazy just because we didnt want to do homework. Nikki Parker was the sister I could share clothes with and dance around with and have soo much fun with. I even remember us setting our alarms at 8am just so we could get in our 20 minutes of tanning before classes start. And on the ride over we would sing at the top of our lungs songs from Celine Dion; we even had hand motions and everything for these songs. I could have never asked for a better person to share the dorm experience with; she was always willing to help in anything I asked and I would have done anything for her as well. Nikki Parker will always be my favorite roomie!
To Denise and Roger: thank you so much for raising such a wonderful person and allowing me to enjoy her and those dimples for the most memorable year of my life.
Michael & Terry Boykin
February 14, 2007
Roger and Denise - On Valentine's Day and every day our hearts go out to you both! We Love You and you are always in our prayrers!
Michael & Terry, Brandon and Aaron, and Buster too!
Marta McCann
February 12, 2007
Dear Parker Family,
I will always miss Nikki's smile and sweet personality. Thank you for letting me take care of her with you. You are all in my prayers. God Bless you and your family.
Chris Vogler
February 9, 2007
I only recently heard the news. I can't put into words what a tragic loss this is. I only wish I could have known her a little better, and for a lot longer. I was only a minor player in Nikki's life, but I regard the short time that I did know her as a sincere honor. To Roger, and Laura, I wish nothing but peace and well being for you both in the future, you were both always such an inspiration to us all. I will forever keep my time with Nikki as one of my fondest memories of my time at Duke. So long as we have Nikki in our hearts and minds, she'll always be with us.
From: Chris Vogler 02/09/2007 08:16 AM
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