Barbara Florence Nichols passed away on December 25, 2013 at home after a 10 year battle with breast cancer. Barbara was born in 1951 and was a lifelong resident of the Dallas area. She graduated from W T White High School, followed by a BA degree from SMU, an MBA from the University of North Texas (CPA for 16 years), and later with a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Texas A&M. She practiced as a veterinarian for the last 16 years of her life; this was her true calling and passion. She is survived by her brother, James Nichols of San Clemente, California, and numerous lifetime friends; she is predeceased by her father, Dave Nichols, and mother, Marilyn Nichols. Contributions in lieu of flowers can be made to the Susan G Komen Foundation, Operation Kindness or the charity of your choice.

A Flowers Petal

A Flowers petal

so slowly

reaching its ornate beauty

Its presence

need not be understood

only perceived

as natures perfection itself

Nor dispirited

as the breath of life

leisurely subsides

its beautiful delicate feature

As one must realize

it occurs

as restless as the wind

to make way

for a blossom

that tomorrow will bring

-James Nichols Arrangements are under the direction of ARIA Cremation Service and Funeral Home 19310 Preston Road Dallas, Texas 75252 214-306-6700