Nicki June Brumley

Nicki June Brumley passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on February 5th, 2025. Born in Longview, Texas, on March 31st, 1948, to Christine and B.C. Stone, Nicki was the oldest of three siblings. At the age of four, her family moved to Odessa, Texas, where she called home for the rest of her life. Convinced she was the favorite grandchild (until her baby cousin came along), Nicki spent her childhood summers and many adult vacations visiting her grandparents, aunts, uncle, and dear cousins in East Texas. She attended Permian High School (when she wasn't taking an extra lunch hour) and graduated in 1966 with friends that lasted her lifetime. After high school, Nicki met and married Paul Brumley, with whom she had a son, Gary. Although they divorced, Nicki and Paul remained close until his death. In 1975, she went to work for the Ector County Youth Center, where she climbed the ranks over her 28-year career, retiring as chief deputy assistant to the director of the juvenile probation office in 2003. Her retirement was short-lived, however, as she soon joined the Texas State Department of Probation and Parole, retiring from the state in 2012. When her son entered the police academy to follow in her footsteps in law enforcement, she was overwhelmed with pride. True to her nature, Nicki made deep and lasting friendships with her colleagues, spending much of her time with them outside of work-traveling to Luckenbach, camping, white-water rafting, and spending many nights at the casino during conferences. Nicki enjoyed many different adventures over the years. She pitched on a softball team in her 20s and frequently went fishing and camping in her 30s. She always loved working in her beautiful yard, the venue for many family gatherings, and very rarely let anyone perform yard work for her until the last few months of her life. After retiring, she partnered with her friend Gae Glaspy to continue her mother's antique business. Even in her later years, Nicki was known to ride the occasional electric scooter and speed down water slides at the young age of 70-just to prove she could! If you were lucky enough to be loved by Nicki, you understood true loyalty. She was the namesake to many children of both friends and family. She was strong and resolute in caring for those around her. She ensured that the loss of her baby sister did not result in her daughters being without a mother figure. For that, Torie and Tina are forever grateful to Nicki-and to Gary, for sharing his mom. Nicki also meticulously and graciously gave her time and effort to care for both of her ailing parents until their deaths. Her grandson, Justice, was her pride and joy, as were Zack, Zayne, Danielle, and Orren, the grandchildren of her sister. Nicki was preceded in death by her sister, Trisha Thompson; niece, Lana Wheeler; brother, Steve Stone; parents, Christine and B.C. Stone; and ex-husband and friend, Paul Brumley. Nicki's legacy will be carried on by her son, Gary Brumley, and his wife, Tiffany; grandson, Justice Brumley; granddaughter, Paige Johnson; great-granddaughter, Kinsley Brumley; great-grandsons, Grayson and Jaxon Walters; nieces, Torie Smith, Tina Polson, Kelly Masner, Wendy Huntley, Chelsea Stone, Kim Moore, and Sharon Dorsey; nephew, Barry Babcock; great-nephews and honorary grandsons, Zackery Smith (Christine), Zayne Smith (Ariana), and Orren Thompson; great-niece and honorary granddaughter, Danielle Smith; great-great nieces and nephews; lifelong friends, Doni Crawford, Linda Burdic, and Judy Morrison; her best friend, business partner, and honorary sister, Gae Glaspy; her many beloved cousins; and the countless friends she made over the years. Known for her distinctive cat eyes, unambiguous sarcasm, and love for anything Coca-Cola, Nicki will be deeply missed.

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Nicki June Brumley

March 31, 1948 - February 5, 2025