Nichole "Rusti" Cogdill

nichole cogdill

February 28, 1991 ~ October 6, 2023

Born in: Buncombe County, NC
Resided in: Buncombe County, NC

Nichole “Rusti” Cogdill passed away in her home in Asheville NC on October 6, 2023.

Nichole was born to H. Russell “Rusty” Cogdill and Diane Cogdill and was a native of Buncombe County.

Nichole held an associate’s degree in Liberal Arts from UNCA and was a huge Tennessee Volunteers football fan.

Nichole lit up the room with her sweet personality and laughter. Her beauty was matched by very few. She was truly loved by so many. We are forever going to wish for her nurturing ways and the love she gave to us all. There will never be a day she is not missed.

Nichole is survived by her father, Rusty Cogdill of Weaverville; mother, Diane Cogdill, of Johnson City TN; companion, David Trexler, of Asheville; brother, Kenny Boling, of Johnson City, TN; step-mother, Elaine Williams of Fletcher; step-grandmother, Jean Cogdill; aunts, Penny Cogdill and Julie Cogdill; cousins, Timmy and Michael; great-aunt, Sue Rodger, of Charlotte, NC; and several nieces and nephews.

Nichole was preceded in death by her paternal great-grandparents Julius and Lela Cogdill, grandfather, Harold Cogdill; maternal grandparents, Cleaveland and Janette Honeycutt; and her brother, Daniel Honeycutt.

Nichole was also preceded in death by her K-9 soulmate, Will.

A memorial service will be held at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, 72 Long Shoals Road, Arden NC 28704 at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12.

The family requests that memorials to be made to First Step Farm in Candler NC in memory of Nichole Cogdill; P.O. Box 1450, Candler, NC 28715.

Services

Memorial Service: October 12, 2023 5:00 pm

Room: Chapel

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Road
Arden, NC 28704

(828)687-3530
http://www.grocefuneralhome.com

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  1. Rusty and family, I’m so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Prayers for peace and comfort. ❤💔🙏🙏

  2. Russ, Penny & family, sending prayers your way as you go through this difficult time. Nicole is a beauty inside & out. We will miss her.
    Jess & Carolann

  3. Penny and Julie
    So sorry to hear of Rusti passing. Just wanted you to know that I will be praying for you and your family in these days!! I remember both of you so well because you were so kind to me!!

  4. I am so saddened to hear of the loss of such a beautiful life. I can not imagine the pain of losing a daughter. Rusty, my heart aches for you. I hope that you can find some form of comfort in happy memories of your sweet girl. My condolences to the family

  5. Nichole was a very special person and will be missed by so many. Although we grew apart through the years, I share many sweet childhood memories with her and will always remember the good ol days with her and her contagious laughter. I am so so incredibly sorry for your loss and I am praying for peace and comfort to you all during this difficult time.

  6. I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter, Rusty . Praying for God‘s peace for you and your family.🙏🙏🙏

  7. I can’t believe you’re gone, I can’t get you off my mind and I just pray you’re at peace and will watch over your family and all your friends who loved you so deeply. You wore your heart on your shoulders and always had the goofiest stuff to say, I feel honored to have known you and your forever going to be in my heart and I will never forget all the memories we had and how for years we were inseparable. You were always there for me and I will never forgive myself that I didn’t get to see you before you passed. I miss you so much it hurts and I pray this pain goes away. Love you so much Nikki and I’m so sorry for your families loss and they’re in my thoughts and prayers. Fly high beautiful, heaven gained the most beautiful angel. The world will never be the same without you in it. Rest in peace Nikki xoxo

  8. Rusty, I’m so sorry for your loss I’ll keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers and I will pray for peace and comfort for all.

  9. Rusty, I’m so very sorry for the loss of your daughter. My prayers are with you and your family. May you find comfort in God during these difficult times. If there is anything at all I can do please don’t hesitate to let me no.

  10. Just found out this morning about Nicole’s passing. My heart is broken for Rusty, Penny, Elaine and the whole family. Nicole was a sweet and beautiful girl and always lit up the room with her smile. She always would look for me when she came into Belk where I work. She will be missed. Prayers for peace for the family during this difficult time. May she Rest In Peace.

  11. Rusty and family we are so sorry for your loss you’re in our thoughts and prayers may God lift you up and carry you thur this painful time.

  12. Heaven gained an Angel. Nichole with her precious personality whom never met a stranger. Elaine, Rusty, Penny extended family Prayers are going up for you all. 🙏 May God’s hand touch you all.

  13. She was a wonderful light in this world and will be missed greatly. I’m so sorry for your loss uncle Rusty. May she always be in our hearts and memories.

  14. Dear Rusty, Penny and your Entire Family,
    I am so very sorry for the devastating loss of your sweet Nichole. I’ve heard Penny speak so fondly of her through the years. Rusty, Penny, please know I am praying for you all – for strength, comfort and faith. Her light and beauty of spirit will be forever with you.
    Please know just how many care for you at this dark time and always.
    Love,
    Diane

    • I’m so very sorry to hear of her passing. I loved her so very much. We have been best friends since 2015. I’ve been by her side through everything, she always hung in with me. My forever friend. My sister I never had. Just know she was loved by so many people and be sure will miss her.

  15. My heart goes out to the family at this dark time. Nichole was such an angel to be around. We will miss her beautiful smile and energy. Rest in peace sweet 😇 angel

  16. I’m so very sorry to hear of her passing. I loved her so very much. We have been best friends since 2015. I’ve been by her side through everything, she always hung in with me. My forever friend. My sister I never had. Just know she was loved by so many people and be sure will miss her.

  17. My prayers and condolences goes out to all the family . My heart is absolutely broken I pray you are at peace 🕊️ you will truly be missed fly high baby girl!

  18. I will always remember you sweet girl. My deepest condolences to the family. The world will be a darker place without her beauty and light.

  19. Even though I never had the opportunity to meet and get to know this sweet girl, I know she was loved!! I’m so sorry for your loss Rusty, Penny, Julie and family!! My heart and prayers are with you during this time and every day from now on!! I’m there for any of you whenever you need an ear, shoulder, prayers, comfort.. ANYTHING!! I Love you all and so sorry for this loss… Donna

  20. Rusty, I have known you for almost my entire life. I am so sorry to hear this about your absolutely stunning baby girl. Me, mama and daddy wanted you to know you and your family are in the Ridings prayers. I know how much she meant to you ❤️

  21. Nicole, we love you so much and will be forever grateful for the years we got to spend with you in school, softball and girl scouts. We will miss your bubbly laughter, your warmth and your smile. Until we meet again, Meg and Emily Coxie.


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