Nicoline "Nikki" Nell

Our friend Nikki was one of a kind. We miss you, but our memories will be treasured forever.

Lydia & Anton Minnie
Friend

My dierbaarste vriendin

You once told me what matters most in life is memories - ones you make and ones you help others to make. Looking back at your life, you truly deserve an A+.

Sal jou altyd mis.
Ilze

“Grief and memory go together. After someone dies, that’s what you’re left with. And the memories are so slippery yet so rich.” Mike Mills

Our strong anchor! Love you so much and will miss you for the rest of my life

Nikki was our Stellenbosch cousin so most of my memories are of her as young girl and woman.I will remember Summer watermelon fests in their garden, Summer Holidays at Rooiels,Picnics in the majestic Jonkershoek Vallei and the great parties our parents had, dancing away to swing music,and big sister Annette had to babysit and read to the little ones.
She was always so graceful,nothing ever seemed to ruffle her feathers.
She only brought Light to lives.
Her experience with cancer, left us in awe of her bravery.

Nikki was one of the loveliest people I've ever met! We clicked immediately when we met--which was through the Madison, WI Newcomers Group specifically the Mah Jongg group. Both you and my husband, Frank, were CIOs, and we both had made job related moves. From the get go, Nikki was very outgoing and easy to talk to. Even going through all of the medical treatments, she handled herself with great poise and class--never once did I hear her have a "woe is me" moment. One memory that stands out so clearly is when your family became American citizens. Having been born and raised in the US, we some times take for granted many of the rights and privileges we have as citizens. The pride that Nikki felt having now achieved her citizenship was very obvious to all and a reminder of how fortunate we are to be a citizen. The Mah Jongg group had a little party to celebrate this wonderful occasion.

May your happy memories sustain you and your family through this difficult time.

Nikki was one of the bravest, most positive and optimistic people we have ever known. She will be sorely missed by her loved ones but will remain a source of inspiration for everyone who have met her. She was a very special person. May she Rest In Peace.

Nikki will be remembered as a brave, kind and loving person. We will always cherish the wonderful trip we had with Nikki and this photo reminds us of the special memories we made together. She will be deeply missed and never forgotten.

Positive, brave, generous, supportive, determined, kind, thoughtful - and a tremendous will to live Nikki was very special and will be missed

Nikki will live in our hearts forever. She will be remembered as an exceptional human being for her love of life and her family.

Please except my deepest sympathies to you and your family at this time of grieving. May God be with you and your family in this time of sorrow.