"Our deepest sympathies in the passing of Ms. June. Just remember she will always be alive in your hearts. May God surround you with His love peace and comfort in the days ahead. God bless and keep you.
Bro. Ronald and Collette Dishman
Livingston TN"
In loving memory of
Wilma June Nivens
April 11, 1925 - March 28, 2020
Private Funeral Services for Mrs. Wilma June Reel Nivens, age 94, of Livingston will be conducted later this week, with burial in the Overton County Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Wilma passed from this life on Saturday evening, March 28, 2020 from the Cookeville Regional Medical Center. She was born in Carlisle, IN. on April 11, 1925 to the late William Esau & Sylvia Goldie Ridgeway Reel. She graduated from Blackhawk High School in 1943, and was a member of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Livingston. Wilma loved crocheting, gardening, reading, traveling, and picking on her children.
Wilma leaves behind her son, Gregg Nivens & wife Mechelle of Hilham, TN; daughters, Sheryl Nivens of Nolensville, TN, and Janine Christopher & husband Mark of Brentwood, TN; daughter-in-law, Diana Nivens of Cookeville, TN; grandchildren, Tera Hawkins, Kim Julian, Zaac Christopher, Luke Christopher, Taylor-Mac Nivens, and Trent Nivens; great-grandchildren, Coleman Hawkins, Paige White, Ryan Julian, Cayla Dooley, and Rory June Christopher; great-great-grandchild, Farris White; brother, Kenneth R. Reel & wife Bessie of Vandalia, OH; and several nieces and nephews, and friends.
In addition to her parents, Wilma was preceded in death by her husband of 41 years, James Isaac Nivens; son Mike Nivens, sisters, Bernie Cox, and Erma Rickard; brothers, Bus Reel, Jack Reel, Ervin Reel, Stan Reel, and Wendlle Reel.
Pallbearers will be her grandchildren & great-grandchildren.
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"I sure loved Mrs. Wilma My love and prayers to you Sheryl and the family -Love Freida "
"You are the sunshine in our life. Your humor and laughter fills the air. Your love surrounds us with beautiful memories you left with us. How truly blessed we are that you lived. Your journey now is just around the corner. Love you more than the stars in the Heavens. Love, Sheila Prayers and loving thoughts to Sheryl, Janine, Mark, Gregg, Mechelle, and families. Your loss is immeasurable. Love you all. "
"She was a beautiful lady. I am so sorry for your loss."
"Sheryl and family, may God ease your sorrows. Thinking of you at the time. Remembering all the good times together will help."
"So sorry for the family. She was a treasure. Love to you all. "
"Well done good and faithful servant "
"I never had the pleasure of meeting her. But I know she must have been a great woman based on the love I heard from her grandson Luke. God Bless your family and may you all have peace. "
"I am so deeply sorry for your loss. May God provide you peace and comfort in the days ahead. I hope that the wonderful memories that your family and Wilma shared over the years will bring a smile to your face. "
"My deepest sympathy to your family at this difficult time. May the Lord give you comfort and peace."
"Janine and to your entire family, we are so sorry for the loss of your Wilmer. With our deepest Sympathy"
"I am so sorry for your lost. I loved your mother and thought of her as my second mother! Her acceptance of me and the love she showed me always touched my heart. She will truly be missed! May you find comfort in God's grace! I would be there if I could. Love you all! "
"What a wonderful person Wilma was. Enjoyed talking and laughing with her, she always had a smile. Praying for peace and comfort during this sorrowful time. We love you all. The Robbins family, Jack, Jo, Pam, Pattie and Greg. "
"So sorry to hear about your mother. Prayers"
"So sorry about Mrs. Nivens. God be with you all is my prayer. "
"Sheryl,Jenine,Greg So sorry for your loss. She was part of my childhood memories that I will never forget. You know I would be there if I could. Prayers for all."
"Prays for you and your family!"