Naomi Nicole "Nikki" Smith

Naomi "Nikki" Smith, 50, passed away at St. Bernards Medical Center on August 6, 2026. She was born on August 19, 1975, to the late Horace and Naomi Smith. The youngest of the Smith kids, Nikki held a unique place in local history from the very beginning as the first baby born at the clinic in Parkin, Arkansas; a fitting start for someone who was always truly special.

​A gifted songwriter and author, Nikki had a deep passion for music. She was exceptionally creative, with published music and a book in progress. Over the last eight months of her life, she embraced a period of true independence, living with purpose, strength, and big dreams for her future.

​Nikki was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Naomi Smith; her sister, Gina; and her brother, Eddie.

​​She is survived by her daughter, Annabeth; her three sisters, Kim Randolph of Keiser, Arkansas, Tonya Moore (Michael) of Tyronza, Arkansas, and Dina Smith of Searcy, Arkansas; her brother, JR Smith of Wynne, Arkansas; as well as her loving nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends.

A public memorial service will be held on Friday afternoon, August 14 at 1 PM at First Baptist Church, 234 East Smithdale Avenue in Parkin by C.J. Williams Funeral Directors and Cremations of Brinkley (870) 589-5036 and Stuttgart (870) 672-7100 email: williamsfuneraldirectors2022@gmail.com and web address: www.williamsfuneraldirectors.net