TRUMANN - Trina Nicole "Nikkie" Phillips, 53, of Trumann, departed this life Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, at her home. She was born Aug. 20, 1972, in West Memphis, to Charles and Marsha Milligan Phillips. She lived most of her lifetime in Trumann and was a 1990 graduate of Trumann High School. She was a member of First Baptist church in Trumann and loved crafting, sewing, her fur babies, and listening to music.
She is preceded in death by her father, Charles Phillips; her brother, Chad Phillips; her grandparents, Wayne and Wilma Milligan, and Buster and Pat Phillips.
She is survived by her daughter, Breanna (Ethan) McGinnis of Jonesboro; her mother, Marsha Phillips of Trumann; an uncle, Phillip Milligan of Dallas, Texas; one grandchild, Charley McGinnis; and special family, Jared and Angie Cook, David and Asher.
The family will receive friends today, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 1301 Hwy 69 West, in Trumann. A celebration of life will follow at 2:30 p.m. with Dr. John Maley and Dr. Tad Rogers officiating. Burial will be private with Thompson Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Memorials can be made to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 575, Trumann, Ark., 72472.
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Beth Presley
October 11, 2025
Marsha, I am so very sorry. Sincerely, Beth Meeks Presley
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Dorothy Byford
October 9, 2025
Marsha, my sweet friend and family, I am so sorry to read of your loss. Losing a child, no matter their age has to be devastating. I will pray for peace and comfort.
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