Nicole Marie "Niki" Hays
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Nicole Marie "Niki" Hays, 48, of Pendleton passed away Sept. 22, 2021 peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She was born Dec. 11, 1972 in Angola, Indiana and was a Pendleton resident since 1974. She was a 1991 graduate of Pendleton Heights High School.
Niki worked for UPS as an Operations Manager Specialist for 29 years.
Survivors include her husband, Erik Hays; children, Riley and Austin; parents, David and Patricia (Clark) Ballenger; sister, Angie Ballenger; parents-in-law, Lou Ann (Steve) Jameson; Dave (Debbie) Hays; sisters-in-law, Carrie (Trent) Whitaker and Kelly (Andrew) Newkirk; nephews, Devon and Luke Whitaker; along with several aunts, uncles and cousins. Best friends Amber Shupe and Troy McKinley, along with countless loving friends.
Niki loved her family, friends, and her fur babies more than anything. Some of her favorite hobbies include running, baking, scrapbooking, enjoying the outdoors, and being the loudest cheer mom for her childrens' activities.
A celebration of Niki's life was held at Fall Creek Christian Church, 1102 W. 700 S., Pendleton with Tom Wiles officiating on Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2021 at 11 a.m. Graveside services followed at Grove Lawn Cemetery in Pendleton.
A visitation was held at the church on Monday, Sept. 27, 2021 from 3 to 8 p.m. and Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 from 10 to 11 a.m.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Fall Creek Christian Church at the services or online at www.fallcreekchristian.org
Online condolences available at www.stpierrefamilyfuneral.com