MT. STERLING – Danielle Nicole Willhite, 39, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025.

She was born October 8, 1985 to Donald R. Willhite Sr. and Ella E. Willhite in Springfield.

Known to friends and family as Niki, she was a stay at home mother to six beautiful children- Jayden Bigley, Naomi Bigley, Wyatt Bigley, Jace Bigley, Journey Bigley, and Emberley Rhodes. She was little sis to her two brothers, Donald Willhite Jr. and Derek Willhite both of Springfield. Aunt Niki a.k.a. Aunt Kiki to several nieces and nephews, all of whom she helped raise and loved as much as her own children. Niki was preceded in death by her mother, Ella Willhite; older brother, Andrew Willhite; and grandparents, William and Doris Earl.

The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until the time of a memorial service at 6 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2025, at Real Life Church, 2701 Hermitage Rd. with Pastor Clint Cook officiating.