Connie Nicole ''NIKKI'' Sluder
June 3, 1989 ~ May 5, 2001
Resided in:
Leicester, NC
Connie Nichole “Nikki” Sluder, 11, of 16 Monroe King Drive, Leicester, went to be with Jesus
Friday, May 4, 2001, at her home following a courageous lifelong battle against cancer.
She was a fifth grade student at West Buncombe
Elementary School and was a member of Richland Baptist Church where she was a member of the
Juniors Sunday School Class.
On April 21, 2001 the Friends of Santa Claus made it possible for Nikki to attend a George Strait
concert who was her favorite country music artist. She loved horses, and animals and for the last week has enjoyed catching fish.
She is survived by her parents, Jeff and Angie Barnes Sluder; her maternal grandparents, Charles and Janice King Barnes; and her paternal grandparents, Wayne and Kathryn Justice Sluder all of Leicester; paternal great-grandparents, Donald and Della Sluder, and Flora Justice; maternal great-grandmother, Helen Barnes, all
of Leicester; uncles and aunts, Tony and Lynn Sluder, of Candler, Wayne and Melissa Barnes of Eden, NC; and a number of cousins.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. Sunday at Richland Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack R.
Gassaway officiating. Burial will be at Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery.
Her family will receive friends from 7 - 9 p.m. Saturday at Richland Baptist Church.
Nikki’s family would like to express thanks to all those who have helped during her illness.
Memorials may be made to Friends of Santa Claus, c/o Matt Burt, 1 Summercrest Circle, Simpsonville, SC 29681.
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I have gotten to know Nikki, through my dear friend Anita Middleton, she has kept me posted through all of Nikki’s most recent struggle.. I am so sorry for your loss of such a precious child…
We know she is in a better place, and that one day you will be reunited with her in Heaven…
Nikki touched the lives of so many people, ones she didn’t even know, I am one of those touched, and for that I am glad..
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Niki was in my class this year. I only talked to her a few times, but every time I did she was very nice and she never put anybody down.
May God be with you through these tough times.
God speed, little angel.
I’m so sorry to learn of Nikki’s death. Angie worked for me in the Kitting Dept. at Sonopress and I’m the one that made her the mop doll.
My deepest sympathy and prayers are with you.
Emma Lou Hensley
Our Thought’s,Love and Prayers are with You
Jeff and Angie, I will always remember Nikki’s sweet face. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Nancy
nikki will always be one of gods little people,and to know that shes in heaven will be worth it all,she will always be missed but in our hearts forever.but jesus needed her to play in his garden. our prayers are with you all.
NIKKI WAS A VERY SWEET GIRL AND WAS ALWAYS SUCH A PLEASURE WHEN SHE CAME TO SEE US.WE WILL ALL MISS HER SWEET
FACE AND SPIRIT. ALL OF HER FRIENDS AT ASHEVILLE MRI AND MMH MRI
Jeff, Angie, Charlie, Janice,Wayne & Katherine
Our Thoughts, Love and most of all Our Prayers are with you during this troubling time. We loved Nikki very much and are going to miss her. We know Nikki is better now and in Heaven with Jesus. We Love you all.
John & Lavon Cox
WE WILL TRULY MISS NIKKI AT
SCHOOL.SHE WAS A WONDERFUL CHILD.MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU. LOVE,PAT
Dear Angie & Jeff
May the Lord comfort you&your family during this difficult time.Our thoughts and prayers will be with you.
With love&deepest sympathy.
Ken & Cheryl
WE ARE VERY SORRY TO HEAR OF NIKKI’S PASSING. WE KNOW SHE IS WITH JESUS AND ALL THE PAIN AND SUFFERING ARE GONE.
OUR PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS HAVE BEEN WITH YOU AND WILL CONTINUE.
SINCERELY,
HENRY & JANIE DAVIS
A PRECIOUS ANGEL……
A PRECIOUS ANGEL CAME TODAY,
SHE TOOK YOU HOME WITH HER,
SHE TOOK YOUR HAND AND LED YOU OFF,
TO MEET OUR HOLY FATHER.
WHEN SHE TOUCHED YOUR TENDER HAND,
YOU WERE THEN MADE WHOLE,
NO MORE PAIN, NO MORE SUFFERING,
THROUGH GOD’S GARDEN YOU WOULD STROLL.
IN HEAVEN WE ARE SURE YOU’LL FIND,
SUCH PEACE AND HARMONY,
AND THEREYOU’LL MEET THOSE GONE BEFORE,
YOUR FREINDS AND FAMILY.
EACH TIME WE HEAR A ROBIN SING,SEE A RAINBOWS HUES SO BRIGHT,
WE’LL FEEL YOUR LOVING PRESENCE,
AND KNOW THAT YOU’RE ALRIGHT.
AND THOUGH OUR HEARTS ARE BREAKING NOW,AND WE’LL MISS YOU EVERYDAY,
WE’LL ALWAYS SEND OURLOVE TO YOU,
EVERY TIME WE PRAY.
LOVE YOU ALWAYS,TONY,LYNN, MARK,JENNY SLUDER
Angie and Jeff,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We will miss Nikki’s sweet, sunny smile. What a brave little girl.
I rode the same bus as Nikki and she always had a big smile. I will miss her and I will pray for your family.
Angie, Jeff, Janice and Charles, I was so sorry to here about Nikki. I was out of town this weekend. My prayers & love are with you. Now she will never be afraid again, she has God and I know that Papaw is right there holding her little hand. May God give you peace in his love. Linda & Greg
I am very sorry about the loss of your daughter. She is a sweet little girl and I know heaven has gained a precious angel. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Patrice Allison-Reeves, Jameece and Anniece
YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS. MAY GOD BLESS YOU IN YOUR TIME OF SORROW.
I am very sorry .From the time I saw Niki at chruch she was a sweetheart . I just want to let you know you are in my prayers .I love you .Megan walls
Angie, Jeff My thoughts are with you. I did’nt know untill my daddy told me. I know this is late but just in case you get this i want you to know my prayers are with you. Please get in touch i would love to come visit you. I’m Bobby Davis’s Daughter. I still live in the same Place in Leicester Please visit if you have a chance. God Bless you.