Barbara May Nicke, born to Margaret and Emil Samuels in Amityville, NY, grew up alongside her cousin James R. McQueen and his wife Marie McQueen. It was through them that she met her future husband, Joseph J. Nicke, with whom she shared over 50 years of marriage.
Barbara earned her Master's Degree in English Literature and was a proud sorority member at the University at Albany, New York. She and Joseph eventually relocated to Greensboro, NC, where she worked as a librarian at Reidsville Middle School until her retirement. Together, they raised their son, Joseph G. Nicke, both of whom preceded her in death in 2016.
Barbara was known for her quick wit, impeccable grace, and unwavering sense of justice. An avid reader, she could easily finish 10 books a week, often challenging the library to keep up with her voracious appetite for literature.
She is survived by her granddaughter, Hannah May Nicke, and great-granddaughter, Elizabeth Rose Nicke-Taylor.
Please join us in remembering Barbara during a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Benedict Catholic Church, Monday, March 17, 2025, at 12 PM. Interment will follow at Lakeview Memorial Park. Online condolences may be offered at www.haneslineberryfhnorthelm.com.
