Nancy "Nicki" Sudduth

With family by her side, Nancy “Nicki” Sudduth, 83, of Morrilton, passed away January 16, 2025. Nicki was brilliant, kind, funny, and caring. Always thankful for her family, she was so proud of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren along with the many exchange students embraced as extended members of the family. She and her late husband, Baxter, always made their home a welcoming place for anyone to visit. She loved to garden and never shied away from telling stories from her childhood. The friends made during her youth remained an important part of her life as she kept in contact with them over the years and last year’s reunion with close friends was a particularly joyful event. She lent a hand to anyone in need and always found the silver lining in any situation. Nicki was born May 13, 1941 in Augusta, Georgia. Prior to graduating East Rome High School with academic honors, Nicki was selected as the Georgia state representative for Williamsburg Student Burgesses, a national organization promoting civic involvement. She was voted “Best All-Around” in high school and elected as the Student Council President and the Co-President of the Georgia Association of Student Councils. While pursuing a degree at Shorter College in Rome, Nicki was named to the Dean’s List. She later trained and worked as a hospital cytologist in Atlanta, Georgia, before marrying her husband, Baxter Sudduth, in 1963. After moving to South Carolina for Baxter’s military service, the family returned to Georgia, finally moving to Morrilton in 1976. Nicki loved every place and every friendship created along the way. During her time in Morrilton, Nicki achieved many things. The decisions she made to begin her career as a substitute teacher there filled her heart with joy and connected with generations of students. Nicki also credited her family joining the First Presbyterian Church in Morrilton as a gift in her life. Becoming an Elder and Youth Group leader with the church, Nicki expanded her family to include those church members who became some of her greatest friends. Nicki is survived by her daughter Mary Yarbrough (Dan) of Morrilton, son David (Krista) of Little Rock; six grandchildren, Mitchell Adams (Raven) of Houston, Kate Smith (Logan) of Elizabeth, CO., Nathan Adams (Melissa) of Dallas, TX., Anna Adams (Casie) of Elizabeth, CO., Baxter Yarbrough of Morrilton, Ramsey Yarbrough of Lenexa, KS., two great-grandchildren, Axton and Isla of Elizabeth, CO., Sister-in-law, Susan Horne of Acworth, GA, niece Laura Gomes (Jean Manuel) of Rockmart, GA., nephew Andy Horne of Atlanta, GA, Great-niece Abigail (Alex) Guyton of Marshall, NC, great-nephews Brad (Alicia) Guyton of Jasper, GA and Jack (Amanda) Guyton of Asheville, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Doug and Nancy Horne, loving husband, Baxter Sudduth, daughter, Kathy Adams, and brother, Doug Horne. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 25, at First Presbyterian Church. Arrangements are by Harris Funeral Home of Morrilton. Memorials may be made to First Presbyterian Church of Morrilton.

Nancy "Nicki" Sudduth

May 13, 1941 - January 16, 2025