Nikki Lynn Newlen, age 42, passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 in Columbus, OH. Nikki was born December 24, 1982 in Columbus, OH. She graduated from Groveport-Madison High School Class of 2001. She loved her job at OSU as a medical appointment scheduler. Nikki is survived by her mother, Della Rose; her father, Joseph Rose; grandfather, Frank Rose; children, Caleb, Riley, Mia, and Layla Newlen; brother, Steven Rose; numerous nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles,  other family members and many friends. Visitation for Nikki will be Saturday, December 20, 2025, from 1 p.m. until time of funeral service at 3 p.m. at the O.R. WOODYARD CO. South Chapel, 1346 S. High St. in Columbus, OH. Pastor Tim Womack officiating.