Nikki White Lee, 71, of Newport, passed from this life on October 30, 2025. She was born in Newport on August 21, 1954, to Aaron and Ethel White.
Nikki was a vibrant and caring woman who lived life with energy, laughter, and love. She enjoyed listening to music, especially the Blues, and attending live shows with her friends and family. Fishing was one of her favorite pastimes—she found peace and joy near the water, where she could relax and take in the beauty around her.
Above all, Nikki was devoted to her family. She loved spending time with them, cooking, sharing stories, and offering her unwavering support and care. She was the heart of her home, a source of comfort and strength for everyone who knew her. Her kindness, humor, and warm spirit made her a friend to many and a blessing to all who crossed her path.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Aaron and Ethel White, and her brothers, Richard White, Aaron White Jr., and her twin brother, Rickey White.
She is survived by her sons, Kenneth Tate (Janet) of Newport, Broderick Bass of Newport, Myreon Coleman of Plano, Texas, Antonio Corley of Little Rock, Quincy White of Newport; her daughters, Beverly Akins (Isaac) of Little Rock, Stephanie Greer (Gary) of Newport, Crystal Roddy (Willie) of Little Rock; brothers, Floyd White of Newport, Billy White of Newport, Wayne White of Little Rock, Gary Greer Sr,. of Conway; sisters, Lucille Cogshell of Little Rock, Tasha Borders of Newport; her grandchildren, Tatania White of Arlington, Texas, Octavia Heard of Little Rock, Bryant Brown (Briana) of Newport, Demarius Greer (Shelby) of Newport, Tamara Greer of Newport, Shay Dixon of Newport, Destiny Joslin of Newport, Haley Joslin of Newport, Elijah Armstrong of Jonesboro, Darrence Stewart of Little Rock; her great grandchildren, Rha’shaud Rice, Peyton Giles, Presleigh Livingston, Embri Ellis, Armani Elston, Jahari Ellis, Skylar Dixon, Evelyn Jay Gomez; special friends, Lela Coleman of Arlington, Texas and Evelyn Bass of Pine Bluff; and a host of other family and friends.
Nikki leaves behind a loving family and countless friends who will forever cherish the memories, laughter, and love she shared throughout her life. Her spirit will continue to live on in the hearts of those she touched.
Service will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Dillinger Funeral Home Chapel with interment at Mt. Zion Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time.
