Teresa Naconne “Nikki” (Naylor) Bayne of Afton was born on July 17, 1964 in Wichita Falls, Texas to Jack Caughern “JC” and Lynda Sue (Richardson) Naylor and passed away suddenly on July 22, 2026 in Tulsa at the age of 62.
Funeral service to honor Nikki’s life is 2 p.m. Saturday at Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home Chapel in Heavener. Burial will follow in Heavener Memorial Park, under the direction and care of Dowden-Roberts Funeral Home in Heavener.
Nikki dedicated her professional life to Walmart, rising through the ranks from assistant manager to director of operations and ultimately to senior director of operations. However, her greatest joy came from her beloved daughter, Taylor, whom she cherished and supported with boundless love throughout her life. Nikki’s vibrant spirit and infectious smile brought warmth to everyone around her. She treasured moments spent with family and friends, creating lasting memories that enriched her life. Her absence will be profoundly felt by all who knew her.
Survivors are her daughter, Jacqueline Taylor Bayne; cousins Brad Naylor and wife Shawn, Regina Gregory; aunt, Jane Naylor; numerous other loved ones and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents JC and Sue Naylor; a sister, Jacqueline Kristina Naylor; and an uncle, Carlous Naylor.
Pallbearers are her family.
To sign Nikki’s online guestbook please visit www.dowdenrobertsfuneralhome.com.
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