of Quitman, AR
June 17, 1969 - January 7, 2020
Brenda Jane Stewart Nickols, of Conway, passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2020. She was born June 17, 1969 in Rogers, AR to parents, Joe and Erma Stewart. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by love and family. She was 50 years old.
Brenda grew up in Conway, AR and was a graduate of Conway High School. She went on to pursue Bachelor's and Master's degrees at the University of Central Arkansas, where she became a Master of Science in Educational Technologies. She then went on to become the Director of the Technology Learning Center at UCA, and a Solutions Developer at Acxiom in Conway. She also taught classes at both UCA and Arkansas Tech University.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Francis Stewart, of Naylor, AR. She is survived by her children, Parker and Drew Benton of Rosebud; husband Grant Nickols of Quitman; mother Erma Stewart; siblings Billy, Beverly and Shelly Stewart; sister-in-law Marilyn Stewart; niece and nephew-in-law Lindsay and Josh Murray, all of Conway; and stepson Brycen Nickols, of Texas.
Brenda was a proud momma, whose children were the light of her world. She enjoyed word puzzles, quilting, and playing guitar. She was a sweet, kind and gentle soul who would always extend a helping hand to others. She was a dear sister and daughter, a loving wife, and a great friend to many. She will be sorely missed by all who knew her.
Visitation will be Friday, January 10, 2020 from 6:00-8:00PM at Roller McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. Funeral Service will begin at 10:00 AM Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Roller McNutt with Burial following at Crestlawn Memorial Park.
Beverly, I am so sorry about your loss. I did not hear of Brenda's passing until very recently. I pray for strength and healing for you and your family ---Vince
Nothing but great memories of you forever!
Rest in piece old friend.
Erma and family, so sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. May God give you and the family strength in the long day ahead.
She was a sweet person!!
Went to school with Brenda. She was always kind and sweet. She always had a smile on her face. Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Condolences for your loss.
Beverly, Shelly and family, I am so sorry for your family's loss. It's easy to see by the many, comments on here and social media that Brenda was loved by many and will be truly missed by all who knew and loved her. I'm sorry I wasn't able to get reaquainted with her as I have both of you recently. Being your sister, I know I would've loved her too. Hang on to all those precious memories you both have of your dear sister, and they will carry you thru this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Mona B.
Grant, Beverly and family,
I am so sorry to hear about Brenda. She was always such a sweet person. Praying for you now and in the days ahead.
Brenda and I worked together at UCA. She was always so kind, helpful, and a great friend to many. I enjoyed knowing her. I’m so sorry for your loss and pray for the family.
My prayers go out to the family. She will be missed.
To Brenda's family--I am so sorry for your loss. Brenda was a graduate student of mine at UCA, and we later worked together. I have such fond memories of Brenda, and I know your memories will provide you comfort as you deal with your loss. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Grant, I an so sorry for your loss. Brenda was such a sweet lady. I enjoyed visiting with her while you and David talked about guy stuff at TC's. You are in my prayers.
Beverly, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family.
Love to you,
Phyllis
My condolences to the family. We worked together for several years at UCA. I know she will be greatly missed.
I have always been proud to say I have 5 powerful female best friends, and Brenda is on that list. Not only was she kind, beautiful, and sweet, but she was secure, powerful, educated, intelligent, and successful. This is too soon for her to be gone. She is too important in my life, and this loss to all of us who know her is devastating. She is a role model and a pillar to women everywhere.
Grant, Beverly Billy and family: Sympathy and prayers from mom and me to your entire family. Brenda was a very special and precious person. While the earth lost a beautiful soul, heaven gained one. God be with y’all during this difficult time.
I worked with Brenda for many years at Acxiom and was on the team that interviewed her in her return to Acxiom to become a solutions developer. She knocked that interview out of the park and was a terrific SD and teammate. She was also a genuinely good soul who I was proud to know. She will be deeply missed. My heartfelt condolences to the entire family.
I’m so sorry, you will be missed
Billy and Beverly, I am so sorry for your loss. You are all in my heart and my prayers. May God comfort you.
Praying for everyone. You will forever be missed. R.I.P.
Grant, Beverly and family, I am so sorry to hear of Brenda's passing. Love to all of you.
Heaven just got prettier. Sending my love and prayers to all of you.
I’m so sorry to hear of your loss. Brenda was one of the sweetest ladies I’ve ever met. My thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family. Brenda will be missed.
So sorry for your lose. I graduated with Brenda and I still remember her sweet personality and sweet smile. Heaven gained an angel.
My deepest condolences to Grant, Beverly, and the entire family. I pray God will give you comfort and strength during this very difficult time.