BORN

1978

DIED

2018

FUNERAL HOME

Teague Funeral Home

2260 IVY RD

Charlottesville, Virginia

Niki Gibson Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jan. 24, 2018.

Nicholle "Niki" Catherine Gibson
Beloved Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt and Friend to Many

Born April 28, 1978 to Percy Gibson and Debbie Wade. Niki was born with sub-aortic cardiomyopathy which there is no cure. Her Dad and Mom were told when she was two years old if they wanted her to be liked, to discipline her just like her siblings. It's easy to let your child get by with things when they have health issues, but they wanted her to be loved and for people to want to be around her.
Niki has always been the child, young teen, grown woman that said, "I am going to live my life doing what makes me happy, not by what I'm told the heart disease would not let me do". Hence, she had her two wonderful, handsome boys against all odds. She lived "Niki's life" her way and she was really good at it. She developed a personality that was bigger than life! She never met a person she wouldn't give a chance. You knew soon if you disappointed her! With her contagious laugh that could be heard a great distance away; you always knew when she had arrived. Her smile would light up the room even though she thought she had a couple crooked teeth! Niki loved life and everything and everyone in it.
Second to happiness of having her boys, was her New Year's Eve engagement to Jeremy Rinaca. She was very happy and excited about getting married to Jeremy. They had a very special relationship in so many ways. It was well known to everyone that Niki was happy, and we have Jeremy to thank for making her last few week's so very happy by proposing to her!
Niki loved working with her class at Mighty Minds, Little Hands as the Lead Teacher. She loved photography, karaoke with her friends, ladybugs, and her boys! Her Dad was her rock!
Life dealt Niki a lot of health issues and life issues, but she always had a smile on her face, a song in her heart, and a love for life that she would not give up on! By living "Niki's life" she made a mark on this world and many people will be better because of her and the choice she made to live "Niki's life". Our heart is broken because she will not be here with us, but we know Niki will not only be in our hearts forever, but in the hearts of many people who knew and loved her.
Niki is survived by her parents, Percy Gibson and Debbie and Charlie Wade; her sons Gabe and Nate Morris; Fiance' Jeremy Rinaca; Sisters Kim Durrett, Shelley Gibson and Fiance' Alan Hawkins, Kelley Wade-Noel and husband David; Brothers Troy Wade and wife Marianna; Andy Wade and wife Lauren. Her nieces and nephews Darrell Kerns; Iesha and Kristen Durrett; Taylor Walker; Porter, Tanner, Drew and Ella-Grace Wade; Kendall and Kate Noel. Ken Morris and Barbara Campbell, her "3rd" sister, and all of her special friends that were family to Niki, her Karaoke buddies, her babies at Mighty Minds, Little Hands, and a host of Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Great-Nieces and Great-Nephews.

The family invites friends and others to join them in remembering Niki Friday night, January 26, 2018 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at Teague Funeral Home. Those wishing to hold Niki's hand may do so from 5:00 to 6:00 pm.

A celebration and funeral service will be conducted 2:30 pm Saturday, January 27, 2018 at the funeral home. Following the service Niki will be laid to rest at Holly Memorial Gardens.

It broke our hearts to lose you; you did not go alone, for a part of us
went with you the day God called you home.

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February 1, 2018

MY GREAT FRIEND PERCY--
I have treasured your friendship over the years. You are a special man. My heart aches for you because of this tragedy.

Charlie Wright, Captain USN
Waynesboro Virginia

January 31, 2018

I am so sorry for your loss, John Healey

January 31, 2018

Hi Percy, So sorry for your loss, If I can do anything please give me a call, my thoughts and payers are with you and family. Rick Swisher

January 26, 2018

Bob Mykich

So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

January 26, 2018

Lisa Curran

Oh Debbie..may be the best I've ever read. My heart is hurting for all of you. The only thing I can offer is prayers for you all to find God's Peace. Love Lisa & Chris Curran

January 26, 2018

Angie Barnett

Niki & I were best friends in school, but as time passed & we got older, we drifted apart by the end of High School. We did catch up a few years ago, but I wish that I had just been able to spend some time with her. My heart goes out to Niki's family & friends. Every time I see a Lady Bug, I will think of her & her contagious smile. She was so outgoing & if it weren't for her & her wonderful Dad, I wouldn't have tried so many new things or had the opportunity. Niki, you will be missed greatly.

January 26, 2018

So sorry for your loss Percy. I never knew. May God comfort you as only He can. Marvin Caish "ski"

January 26, 2018

Charlene Matney

So sorry for yalls loss may God comfort all that knew her and your memories forever be in your heart and soul prayers to all

January 26, 2018

Mary and Jimmy Noel

I didn't have an opportunity to know your daughter, Niki---but, the way you speak about her, it is as if I did. Only words a mother could write. We are so sorry for the grief you all face now. Please know we will be thinking and praying for each of you. Mary and Jimmy Noel

January 26, 2018

Family

Danny Via

Uncle Danny's heart is crying

January 26, 2018

Keeping my thoughts and prayers for all. She was a kind spirit and always smiling whenever you see her. She will be missed by all that knew her I'm sure.

January 26, 2018

Wanda Knight

Oh no, My son had her at mighty minds ,she was one of the greatest people I have ever meet. She always told me stories of her dad ;she loved that man .she always had a smile on her face.

January 26, 2018

Laura (Lala) Farley

Niki.... our talks on the beach while I was at work at Chris Greene really helped me though a lot of things in my life. You were always a big fan of the BEAST and.....I will really miss you. I will miss your positivity and your smile.
~Lala

January 26, 2018

Al Morris

RIP Niki, "You're in the arms of the angels, may you find some comfort there".

January 25, 2018

Linda Bishop

Debbie & Percy and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. I'm so sorry
Spread your beautiful wings and fly Niki... you will be missed by so many

January 25, 2018

Lisa Fitzgerald

I will miss her sweet,sweet smile. Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.

January 25, 2018

Jennifer Barksdale

I will miss you my sweet ladybug. You have made my life better by being a part of it. I feel very fortunate to have had you in my life. May you rest easy and always look down on us. I love you sweet girl forever and always.

January 25, 2018

Shirley Good

Niki always had a smile on her face whenever I seen her. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you .

January 25, 2018

Friend

Natalie Townsend

January 25, 2018

Vickie Hansen

I am so sorry for this loss of a beautiful soul-Heaven is more beautiful with her there.Niki will be so missed,What a wonderful sweet spirit
May God bring comfort now

January 25, 2018

Meagan Byrum

I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you at this difficult time.

January 25, 2018

Sharon Adams

Our heart and prayers go out to you and the family. No words can ease the pain, but please know we are thinking of you and sending our Love.

Sharon & Don Adams

January 25, 2018

Jessica Carroll

You have our deepest sympathy, much love and prayers.

Jessica, Jason, Ashley, &Alexis Carroll

January 24, 2018

Liz Copeland

We are so incredibly sorry for your loss. Heaven gained another angel and she will be watching over all of you. Your entire family is in our thoughts and prayers. ~Liz,Brandon,Jared,Dylan&Brenden

January 24, 2018

Christina Payne (BBH)

Niki had a glow about her that made even your worst days seem bright. I will miss her heart. I will miss her smile, but overall words don't do her justice. I'm so sorry for all of her family and friends loss. To her sons I see Niki when I look at you. Just know your mom was loved by many and her love will be surrounding you forever.

January 24, 2018

Rose Mary Wilson Morris

God is with you and my prayers are sent with love..

January 24, 2018

You have our deepest sympathy for your loss. We are Taylor Walkers grandparents, whom we love with all our heart. We gave known Shelley for a long time and lIove her. We pray for all the Gbison family for their loss of a beautiful daughter. May God be with you. Harry, Linda, Matthew, Chris and Abbie Walker.

January 24, 2018

Christina Wade

Posted by Christina Wade

January 24, 2018

Kate Granger Oprandy

Debbie and family ,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know your hearts are broken . I am praying for you all
In sympathy ,
Katy Granger Oprandy

January 24, 2018

Patsy and Scott Leonard

There are no words to tell you how sorry I am. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.

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