Ronna Nicole “Niki” Yoakum, 31, of Clinton, passed away 6:20 p.m. Tuesday (Sept. 20, 2016) at her home.
Private services were held at the Assembly of God Church, Clinton, with Pastor Dan Bell officiating. Private burial followed at Evergreen Cemetery, Waynesville. Calvert Funeral Home, Clinton, was in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be directed to the education fund for her children.
Niki was born Sept. 5, 1985, in Bloomington, the daughter of Ricky L. Burden and Laurie L. Johnson. She married Bruce James Yoakum in Bloomington.
Survivors include her husband, Bruce James Yoakum, Clinton; children, Isaiah Yoakum, Elijah Yoakum and Marley Yoakum, all of Clinton; father, Ricky L. Burden, Clinton; mother, Laurie L. Green, Clinton; stepfather, Glenn R. Conard, Clinton, who, along with Laurie, raised Niki; maternal grandparents, Jacob (Ruth) Johnson, Clinton; paternal grandparents, Ronnie (Jill) Burden, Waynesville; siblings, Joshua Baker, Chicago; Jacalyn Destiny Green, Clinton; Cameron Green, Clinton; and several cousins.
Niki was a stay-at-home mom. Her children’s hobbies were her hobbies and she loved spending time with them.
