Racine- Nickie N. Merritt, 31, passed away unexpectedly in her sleep on Thursday, July 8, 2010.
A lifetime resident, Nickie was born in Racine on December 25, 1978 to Elizabeth Washington and Harry Merritt. After receiving her education from JI Case High School, she was employed as a cleaning contractor at Putzmeister and as a dietary aide for Lincoln Lutheran. Nickie was a member of United Church of God in Christ. Among her interests, she enjoyed dancing, music, and talking on her phone.
Surviving are her beloved son, Travion Curtis-Merritt (age 15); mother, Elizabeth Washington; father, Harry Merritt; grandmother, Myrtle Harrell; sisters, Mia Michelle Washington and Loretta Jean Berryman; brother, Raymond Lee Berryman, Jr.; loving companion, Tavares Woods; special nephew, RaeVaughn Berryman; longtime friends, Sherika Walker and Keona Thomas; other nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Homegoing services will be celebrated in the funeral home on Wednesday, July 14, 2010 at 12 noon. In accordance with Nickie’s wishes, cremation will follow the service. Visitation will be in the funeral home on Wednesday from 11 am – 12 pm.
sHAHARA FOXIE says
TO THE FAMILY AND FRIENDS OF NIKKI I AM SORRY TO HERE OF HER PASSING AND I WILL KEEP YOU IN MY PRAYS SHEIS RESTING WHIT THE BEST LOTS OF LOVE