Gayla Joan Nichols, 63, of Piggott, Arkansas, passed away February 13, 2018, at the Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Arkansas. She was born on April 20, 1954, in Piggott, Arkansas, and was the daughter of the late Joe Alvin and Anna Lee (Rodery) Nichols. She is survived by her son, Brad Riddle and wife Ashley of Piggott, Arkansas; grandchildren: Caleb, Emma, Alli, and Addi; brother, Gary Nichols and wife Marilyn of Piggott, Arkansas; uncle, Jim Nichols and wife Betty of Piggott, Arkansas; and many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 16, 2018, at 1:00 p.m. in the Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Bro. Kevin Murray officiating. Burial is in Gravel Hill Cemetery in St. Francis, Arkansas. Pallbearers are Wade Harris, Rob Nichols, Rickie Haywood, Rex Smart, Glenn Moore, and Keith Woolverton. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott, Arkansas, is in charge of the arrangements. Visitation is Friday 11:00 a.m. until service time.