She lived her life with joy, love, and boundless optimism. An accomplished athlete, she medaled in Gymnastics at the 1987 International Special Olympics and at the 2000 World Winter Games in Ice Skating. Nicole made lifelong friendships over years of competitions in swimming, ice skating, tennis, bowling, basketball, and track.
Defying expectations throughout her life, among her proudest accomplishments were the personal connections she made with so many Smith co-workers over her 23 year career as an office assistant.
A people person if there ever was one, Nicole's personality lit up at any opportunity to engage with others. Her enthusiasm and eagerness to help was inspirational and her unconditional love touched the lives of all who knew her.
Nicole is survived by her parents, Robert A. and Judith A. Embry, as well as siblings Suzanne M. White, Robert B. Embry, and Jennifer R. Russell.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to East Texas Special Olympics at https://support.specialolympics.org/a/texas
A visitation for Nicole will be held Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (6:00 PM Vigil) at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery, 18000 Interstate 45 S, The Woodlands, TX 77384. A funeral service will occur Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at Our Lady of the Angels Chapel, 8715 Kuykendahl Rd, Spring, TX 77382. A committal service will occur Thursday, February 6, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 1:30 PM, at Forest Park The Woodlands Funeral Home & Cemetery and will be followed by a reception from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM.
