Nicki Weems

A memorial service honoring Mrs. Nicki Weems, 79, of Lone Star will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, September 5, 2026 in the chapel of Reeder-Davis Funeral Home in Hughes Springs.

Nicki was born March 4, 1947, in Texarkana, Arkansas, to Vernon Stiles, Sr. and Francis Wharton Stiles. She devoted 35 years to teaching home economics throughout East Texas. Known as a mother to everyone, including her students, Nicki touched countless lives with her kindness, guidance, and nurturing spirit.

Nicki was exceptionally talented at quilting and sewing. She spent countless hours carefully creating beautiful quilts and other handmade pieces, sharing her talent and love through everything she made. Her skill with a needle and thread was admired by many and remained an important part of her life. She also took great pride in keeping a warm, comfortable, and welcoming home for her family and friends.

Above all, Nicki loved the Lord deeply and was a devoted Baptist by faith. Her strong faith guided her throughout her life and could be seen in the love, kindness, and compassion she showed to others.

Nicki shared 55 wonderful years of marriage with her devoted husband, Richard Wayne Weems.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters-in-law, Debbie Stiles and Judy Stiles.

Nicki is survived by her husband, Richard; her son, Joe Vernon Weems and wife, Barbara; three grandchildren, Candice Weems, Kara Barnes, and Jessica Swaim; 10 great-grandchildren; her brothers, Vernon Doyle Stiles, Jr., David Michael Stiles, and Danny Lee Stiles; her sister, Linda Elaine Powell; several beloved nieces and nephews; and a host of extended family members, friends, and former students.

Family request everyone to wear something purple.