Karla "Nikki" Nicole Dean
November 9, 1983 ~ December 8, 2022
“Nikki” Karla Nicole Dean
11-09-1983 12-08-22
Karla Nicole Dean “Nikki”, age 39, passed away on December 8, 2022 in Austin, Texas. She is survived by her beloved daughter, Dezi Dean of Roswell, New Mexico; her mother and step-father, Tina and Marcus Purtle and children Jerry, Jason and Leslie Purtle of New Braunfels, Texas; her father, Mark Dean of Montgomery, Alabama; her sister and brother-in-law, Whitney and Ryan Conroy and children Damien and Jaxson Conroy of Massapequa, New York; brother Nathan Gleason of Knoxville, Tennessee along with many uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and loved ones.
Born 11-9-1983 in Flowood, Mississippi. Nikki later moved to New Braunfels where she graduated from New Braunfels High School in 2002, Participating as member of the flag team, serving as the Unicorn mascot and a member of Business Professionals of America and Student Council. Nikki also excelled in Jump Rope as she participated and won many competitions. Possessing a love of Theatre and Dance as evidenced in her participation in Herman Sons Dance from sixth to eleventh grades.
Nikki started working at Chick-fil-a in high school where she advanced to the position of Marketing Manager for several years. Continuing her Education, later earned an Associate's Degree from San Antonio Community College in Business.
Nikki's greatest love, was her daughter Dezi "The Light of Her Life" and times spent with Family and Friends. A kind and giving soul, Nikki never met a stranger. Her beauty and loving personality will forever be with those blessed to have known her. Oh... Nikki’s eyes her smile and little laugh. She is forever loved and missed.
Memorial services will be held for Family and Friends at Gruene Estate https://grueneestate.com/ in New Braunfels, Texas on Tuesday, December 20 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. Address :Gruene Estate 1030 River Road New Braunfels, Tx 78130 Phone :830-318-5582
No Visitation or viewing will be available at Lux Funeral Home.
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You were one of my only few friends. We lost touch for a little bit, but you always reached out to me later. It feels empty without you here. I love and miss you
My condolences to the family Praying for strength and comfort Dezi and the family 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
Our hearts are breaking of losing Nikki. We are sending so Much love to Dezi and everyone else right now. I love you Nikki
Karla “Nikki” Dean will remain in our hearts forever.We are deeply saddened by your loss. Such a beautiful person inside and out.
Praying for peace and comfort for your family. We love you guys!
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Condolences to all from the Conroy family.
I have so many memories, they keep playing over and over again. From dancing, and you trying to teach me basketball, lol. Family gatherings, Nikki would always be there to make an appearance! Nikki was like a sister to me growing up during the craziness moments of our lives… teenage, school days, lol! Nikki was there for me through it all, and I was there for her. We even went to each other try outs… she hated hearing the same songs over and over again, but she went for me!! Haha! That’s what I’m holding on to, those moments…
To Dezi-doo, Mom, little sisi, Aunt Tammy, Chrissy and to you all, I love yall so much!!! I am missing her already. Sending yall the biggest hugs ever!!! I love you Sisi
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss… Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
We are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers and heart go out to your family. We are so sorry we could not be there. We love you all
We love y’all. Greg & Robyn Lopez
With loving memories of Karla “Nikki” Dean,
Please accept our most heartfelt sympathies for your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Our Condolences Love Matthew, Amy, and Kylie Roberts
We love you from the Brad Akins family
I CANT BELIEVE THAT 2 DAYS BEFORE YOU …… WE WERE DOING THIS…… I GUESS I COULDN’T SAVE YOU AFTER ALL! THIS IS THE LAST TIME WE WILL HEAR HER VOICE AND HER AMAZING RAP TALENTS!!!!🙃 YOU WILL ALWAYS BE MY BEST FRIEND AND ILL NEVER LET YOU LEAVE MY HEART!!!
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Love you miss you sorry I couldn’t save you!!!! Your best friend JETHRO
Shall we always carry Nikki in our hearts as the ray of sunshine she is. Gone too soon! Rest in peace my beautiful friend.
Remembering you and Nikki in my mind and in my heart. She is in heaven chatting with Chad about old times.
Nikki was the light of every room she walked into. Her smile, laugh, and warmth will forever be missed. We love you Nikki!
Nikki was an amazing woman even when we were at a low point in life she had that bright beautiful smile on her face. She talked about how she loved her daughter so much and she wished she would have been there more but she didn’t hesitate to show everyone pictures and videos of her baby girl. She was so proud of Dez. I watched the struggle with her self and I cheered for her. I will miss her so much. 😢 just can’t make myself believe it is true. Watch over me Nikki. You are missed. RIP
I will never forget you and I will miss you.