Funeral services for Nickie G. Rials, of Brookhaven, are Monday, July 16, 2018, at 11 a.m. at Riverwood Family Funeral Service with burial at Jayess Baptist Church Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday, July 15, 2018, from 5 until 8 p.m. and Monday, July 16, 2018, from 10 a.m. until time of services at the funeral home.

Mrs. Rials, 81, died Thursday, July 12, 2018, at her residence. She was born Jan. 21, 1937, to Nick and Clara Gunnell.

She was a homemaker, a member of Jayess Baptist Church, member of Shriners and Moose Lodge. She loved life, meeting and talking to people and being a caregiver to others. She also loved her garden and is now dancing with her beloved husband Joy.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Joy S. Rials; and daughter-in-law, Sandy Boyd Rials.

She is survived by her son, William “Billy” E. Rials and wife Wanda; daughter,

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, William “Billy” E. Rials and wife Wanda; daughter, Vickie L. Wallace and husband Hank; 2 grandchildren, Bradley Rials and wife Jamie Beth; Brandi Holladay and husband Dan; step grandchildren, Allie Seay and husband Chris, Mallory Robinson and husband, Chad; great grandchildren, Joe & Kaylee Beth Rials, Hayes & Brady Holladay and step great grandchildren, Caden & Abby Seay and Parker & Leah Robinson.

With gratitude the family wishes to thank Hospice Compasses, Brenda Hewitt, Rebecca Cameron and Mary Rayborn.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Shriners Children’s Hospital.

To express your thoughts to the family, you may visit riverwoodfamily.com and click on her name to leave a comment.