Nakia Nicole “Nikki” Barksdale, 50, of Jasper was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 9. On September 11, 1974, she was born to Gentle P. Jackson, Jr. and Sharon Kelly Hutchins in Chattanooga. Nikki attended First Missionary Baptist Church of Bridgeport, Alabama. She loved different kinds of music and was an outgoing and fun person. Nikki had a feisty personality and was very protective of her parents and family. She enjoyed her joy rides and being on social media and loved spending time with her friend, Rita.
Nikki is preceded in death by her grandparents Shirley Kelly, Gentle P. Jackson, Sr. and Betty Jean Jackson, her loyal companion Rocky, whom she dearly loved.
Left to cherish her memories are her father Gentle (Denise) P. Jackson,Jr., mother Sharon Kelly Hutchins, brothers Christopher Paul Jackson, Bradley Alexander Jackson, aunt Carolyn Patrick, nieces Charlotte Parker Jackson, Madelyn Cecilia Jackson and a host of other nieces, cousins and friends.
Visitation was held Friday, March 14 from 11 am to 12 pm.
Funeral services were also held on Friday, March 14 at 12 pm with Pastor Kenneth Simpson officiating.
Nikki was laid to rest on Friday, March 14 at Cumberland View Cemetery in Kimball immediately following the funeral service.
Pallbearers were Roger Pruitt, Robert Pruitt, Chad Patrick, Charles Coffee and Todd Jackson.
Funeral arrangements were entrusted to Tate Funeral Home, LLC, 950 Mel Dixon Lane, Jasper, Tennessee 37347, 423-942-9500.
The Marion Tribune – March 20, 2025
