Deanna Nichols

Deanna Nichols, 53, of Phenix City, AL passed away early Wednesday morning, January 22, 2025, at St. Francis Hospital in Columbus, GA.

A visitation will be held at 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST on January 25, 2025, at Vance Brooks Funeral Home in Phenix City, 3738 Hwy 431N, Phenix City, AL 36867. 

Mrs. Nichols was born April 26, 1971, in Phenix City, AL, daughter of Samuel and Wanda Howard. Deanna was a member of Pine Grove Baptist. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and helping others in any way she could. She was a dedicated mother and always took care of her daughters. She enjoyed reading and rooting for Jimmy Johnson on NASCAR. Deanna never passed on an opportunity to get a steak from Burt’s Butcher Shop and watch action movies. Deanna was fascinated with butterflies, dragons and fairies. She was the nicest and sweetest person and got along with everyone she knew. Deanna will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her. 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Wanda Howard, and brother, Denny Howard.

She is survived by daughters, Simone Nichols (Jacob) of Phenix City, AL, and Danielle Koretz-Clark (Jesse) of Colorado Springs, CO; and grandchildren, Dixie Rodgers, Melissa Rodgers, Jaxson Rodgers, and Ella Rodgers.