Obituary of Necole Ann Roncali

Necole Triplette Roncali, better known as Nikki passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023 at her home after a short battle with cancer. Nikki was born May 13,1963 to Margaret and Thomas Triplette in Avery County, NC. Nikki was a long time employee of Appalachian State University. Nikki was preceded in death by her longtime partner Billy "Kenneth" Huffman, her father Thomas Allen Triplette, and one grandchild Michael Rhodes Jr. She is survived by her mother Margaret Cannon of Fleetwood. A brother Carlos Triplette of Lilburn, GA. Stepchildren Jean Pruitt (Scott) of Fleetwood, April Eicher (Travis) of Crumpler, Christie Roberts of Deep Gap, Sara Rhodes (Mike) of Jefferson, and Jesse Huffman of Deep Gap. Also surviving are her grandchildren Brandon and Morgan Pruitt of Fleetwood, Sierra Eicher of Johnson City, TN, Cheyenne Eicher of Crumpler. Alexis and Autumn Rowland of Crumpler, Michael Rhodes of Jefferson, Stephanie Eicher of Crumpler, and Gabe Roberts of Wilkesboro. And a great grandchild Willow Pruitt of Fleetwood. Nikki wished to be cremated with her ashes spread by her father and her longtime partner. A memorial service for Nikki will be held on May 13,2023 at 4pm at Austin and Barnes Funeral home. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to Beech Valley Baptist Church Cemetery Fund attn: Barry Stansberry 3665 Buckeye Rd Elk Park, NC 28679.