May 8, 2024, 82, La Grange —
March 22, 1972 – May 8, 2024
Andrea Nikole “Nikki” Vinson was called home on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Nikki was born to Russell and Brenda Vinson on March 22, 1972.
Nikki grew up enjoying cane pole fishing trips with her Grandeddy. “Grandooder” as Grandfather, Albert Wade, called her, was his riding buddy and navigator from an early age. Nikki excelled in school and displayed an incredible work ethic, despite health challenges along the way. Nikki was passionate and excellent in the restaurant and entertaining industry, starting in her early twenties and then later working for her brother and sister-in-law’s country store and grill. She was also known to be a phenomenal party and event planner.
Nikki was a loving and supportive mother to her son, Avery Faulkner, and daughter, Keiley Severson. Nikki and her longtime spouse, Ashley Severson, enjoyed travel and dining trips together over the years, as well as working together in earlier years as owners and operators of Severson Environmental Services.
A memorial service to honor Nikki’s life will be held at Rouse Funeral Home on Monday, May 13, 2024, at 6:30 p.m. with Pastor Brad Mitchell officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
Nikki is survived by her spouse, Ashley Severson; parents, Russell and Brenda Vinson; son, Avery Faulkner, and wife, Ashley; daughter, Keiley Severson; sister, Melanie Heath, and husband, John Mark; brother, Russ and wife April; nephew, Caleb Heath; niece, Riley Vinson; and many other cousins and loved ones.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.rousefh.com.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to
The Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation
733 Third Avenue, Suite 510
New York, NY 10017
Arrangements are entrusted to Rouse Funeral Home, La Grange.