Nariah Nicole Smart, 22, of Magness, left her temporary home to her forever home with wings on August 15, 2023. She was born in Newport on August 15, 2001, to Lloyd Smart and Jessica Riggs Burge.
She was loved dearly by many and enjoyed working on cars and anything that was tool related. She also liked drawing and fishing even though she didn't want anything bad to happen to the fish.
Nariah is survived by her parents, her brother and best friend, William Jacob Smart, of Magness; her aunts, Deanna Garrison of Newport, Tina Brown of Newark, Bonnie Smart of Magness, Connie Blake of Newark; uncle, Jason Garrison of Newport; her grandfather, William Smart of Magness; great grandfather, Onzo Vinson of Newport; great grandmother, Rosie Smart of Magness; several cousins which were like brothers and sisters, Christopher Cope, Mariah Smart, Alex Garrison, Dakota Brown, John Garrison, Mary Garrison and many other cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Linda Smart and Carolin Sue Henson and great grandmother, Ellen Vinson.
Graveside Service will be in the Weavers Chapel Cemetery in Batesville, Arkansas, on Monday, August 28, 2023, beginning at 11:00 AM with a visitation at 10:00 AM until service time.
In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to assist with funeral expenses to Doty Southside Funeral Service, 2180 Batesville Blvd., Southside, Arkansas 72501.
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2180 Batesville Blvd, Southside, AR 72501
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Alex Garrison
December 5, 2025
2015 me and nikki waiting at the bus stop
Alex Garrison
December 19, 2024
I love and miss you nikki! So so much
Love Alex
Cathy Crowe
August 24, 2023
To the family of Nikki:
We were shocked, saddened and heartbroken to hear of Nikki’s passing, and although we can’t begin to know how you feel, we are sorry for your loss. Nikki was a beautiful young woman and the loss of one so young is heartbreaking.
“If tears could build a stairway, and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to Heaven and bring you home again." "Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow."
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Parents of Jason Garrison
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Tammy Ramos
August 18, 2023
Nariah was a very beautiful, smart, and funny woman. No words can express my sadness .....She will be dearly missed. My heartfelt prayers for the entire family. I'm truly sorry for your loss.
Alechia and Joe Bob Richardson
August 17, 2023
Niki you left us way too soon! My heart goes out to your family who we can't be with at this time! Fly with the ANGELS baby girl!
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