Jillian Pavolini

Jillian “Nikki” Pavolini, age 39, passed away unexpectedly April 7, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Deborah “Debbie” Mott; her fathers, Martin Pavolini, Robert “Bobby” Mott; her grandparents, Teddy Culpepper, Otis Simmons, Houston and Juanita Pavolini.

Jillian is survived by her soul mate, Billy Trotter; their children, Jaida Paige Trotter, Evyn Eugene Trotter; her nephew, Nicholas Isaiah Mott; her grandmother, Jeanette Simmons; her siblings, Miranda “Mandi” Mott, Cindy (Toma) Sharkey, Glenda “GiGi” (Greg) West, Amber Sykes, Chris Pavolini, Todd and Yvette Zollinger; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. "Nene" also leaves behind her two Godchildren, Jacleyn, Kaycee, and her special buddy, Skyler.

Jillian graduated from Pass High in 2003. She continued her education by receiving her certificate in the medical assistance program, In the past year she took pride in carrying on her mother’s cleaning business.

Her biggest accomplishment was her children, if you knew her, you knew more about her children because they were the center of her universe. She beamed of pride and was so proud of the young adults they were becoming. She was their #1 fan and will be their forever guardian angel.

Jillian was full of life; she loved planting flowers in the spring, a good coffee, and anything involving getting her family together. Her silliness and sense of humor was sure to put a smile on your face.

They say God calls us home the way we would prepare a bouquet of wildflowers; we want the most beautiful ones first. She was the most beautiful inside and out and picked way too soon.

Jillian was a faithful servant of Jesus, an exceptional mother, a mentor, spiritual advisor, loyal companion, sister and friend; and will be dearly missed by all.

Services will be held at Cedar Lake Christian Assembly, April 24, 2022. Visitation will be held from 2-3PM with service to follow. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Gulf Coast Center for non-violence.

Riemann Family Funeral Home, Gulfport, is serving the family.