Nikki Marika Hill Gardner

Memorial services for Nikki Marika Hill Gardner, 60, of Lufkin will be held Saturday, August 12, 2023 at 4:00 p.m. in the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Blackie Cranford officiating. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Carroway Funeral Home.

Nikki was born March 16, 1963 in Falls Church, Virginia to the late Elizabeth (Hoeltzel) and Raymond William Hill, and passed away Friday, August 4, 2023 at her residence.

Nikki was a loving daughter, sister, mother, aunt, grandmother and friend. She loved fishing, football, drag racing and NASCAR, and most of all spending time with her family and friends. She loved her church family and also her work family at PetSmart.

Survivors include her children, Brandie Parbs and husband Zachary Parbs of Dallas, Jay Gardner and wife Brianna, Kassie Gardner, all of Lufkin; grandchildren, Kail and Karter Wagoner, Jaxon Stoner, Salem and Memphis Gardner, Hiliana and Jazlynn Segura; sister, Kendra Mathews of Huntington; nieces and nephew, Samantha McCormick, Megan Mathews, and Dylan Hill, all of Lufkin; great-niece, Chloe McCormick; great-nephew, Javier Ortega; her best friend and companion, Bella; and numerous other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memories and condolences may be added at www.carrowayfuneralhome.com.

Carroway Funeral Home, Lufkin, directors.