Phyllis Krinks Nicholson of Covington, GA died Thursday, January 19, 2012 at The Retreat in Monticello, GA.  She was born on January 18, 1929 in Sydney, Australia to Stanley G. and Amy Krinks.  She met and married Henry Frederick Nicholson during World War II in Sydney, Australia.  After the war they settled their family in Fitzgerald, GA, moved south to Lake Worth, FL, eventually moving to Covington 22 years ago.  She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Mrs. Nicholson is survived by son and daughter in law Robert F and Carla Nicholson of Jupiter, FL; daughter and son in law Linda and Jerrold Zmistowski of Monticello, GA; grandchildren Angela Nicholson Holland, Jamie Zmistowski, Robert Nicholson, Kathryn Zmistowski, Lauren ZmistowskiDeck and family members in Australia.  She was preceded in death by husband Henry Frederick Nicholson, parents Stanley and Amy Krinks and brother Charles Krinks. 

Services will be held at a later date. Guest may sign the on line register book at www.wheelerfuneralhome.com.

Wheeler Funeral Home

11405 Brown Bridge Road

Covington, GA  30016

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