Dorothy (Nikki) Arline Braswell

     Dorothy Arline Braswell (Nikki) peacefully entered the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, March 27, 2025, at the age of 90.

     Nikki was born January 27, 1935, in Seattle, Washington.  She was the daughter of Ken and Leone Thompson and the sister of Sharon Hulton (Dave), Helen Lawson (Ron), and Tom Thompson (Terry).

     Nikki married the love of her life, Shirey (Mike) Braswell in August of 1955 and they enjoyed 65 years together until Mike's passing in November of 2020.  Together they had 5 children, Dr. David Braswell (Rhonda) of Phoenix, AZ, Kathi Ely (Roger) of Piqua, OH, Karen Winkle (Major Rob Winkle USAF Ret.) of Phoenix, AZ, Ken Braswell (Tracy) of Clayton, OH and Steve Braswell (Valerie) of West Milton, OH. Besides her 5 children, she was blessed with 12 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren.

     Nikki's lifelong passion was her relationship with Jesus Christ. She was an active volunteer and member of Christian Life Center for over 35 years and enjoyed mentoring younger ladies, decorating, and sharing her faith. She was deeply loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed until we meet her again.

     The family will receive friends from 11:00 am till 12:00 pm Thursday, April 3, 2025 at the Townson-Smith Chapel.  Burial will follow at Lower Yellow Creek Cemetery where she will be placed beside her beloved husband, Shirey.

     Townson-Smith Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Braswell family.