Crystal Nicole Reynolds Hardy, also known as Nikki, 44, of Buena Vista, Virginia, died Monday, April 5, 2021 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

She was born April 8, 1976 in Alleghany County to Edith Nicely Burkitt and the late Ronald Wayne Reynolds.

She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Clyde and Jean Reynolds and Palmer and Mary Clark Rhea; and her stepfather, Walter Burkitt.

In addition to her mother, Nikki is survived by her two daughters, Quintessa N. Conner and Heather Hardy; grandchildren, Lillian and Chase Graybill; her siblings, Stephanie Tucker (Bruce Greene) and Ashley Hatcher; several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews; many friends; and one special close friend, Sherry Winslow.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 12 at 10 a.m. at Green Hill Cemetery in Buena Vista, followed by a private celebration of life for immediate family only at Best Western Plus Inn at Hunt Ridge, Lexington.

Arrangements are being handled by Bolling, Grose, & Lotts Funeral Home and Cremation Services.