Nikki D. Polhamus

February 14, 1945 - August 17, 2016

Nikki D. (Dakin) Polhamus, age 71 of Millville, passed away Wednesday, August 17, 2016 at her residence. Nikki was a devoted wife, and a loving mother and grandmother. She was born in San Jose, California and was raised in Utica, New York. Nikki retired from the Millville Board of Education where she was a food server at the Millville Senior High School. She is survived by her husband Earl Polhamus Sr.; four sisters; Kathy Dakin-Hunter, Cindy Pierce, Mary Ann Cicigline and Patricia Maven; one brother, Gary Horst; seven children, Gina Johnson, Louis Guido, Susan Radie, Earl Polhamus Jr., Brian Polhamus, Gary Polhamus and Lisa Polhamus; 14 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Nicholas and Beulah Dakin; and her brother Michael Dakin. Nikki loved listening to country music, singing and dancing, laughing and living life to its fullest. She enjoyed going on vacations, camping, growing things and being outdoors. Nikki especially adored spending time with her grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by her family, friends, and all who knew her. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 25, 2016 in the Christy Funeral Home, 11 W. Broad St., Millville. There will be a viewing on Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m. in the funeral home. Burial will be private at the convenience of the family. Memories and expressions of sympathy for Nikki Polhamus may be shared on the Obituary Tribute Wall at www.christyfuneralservice.com.