Nioka Nicole Watts, 34 of Elkton, MD, died suddenly Sunday, January 5, 2014.
She was born in Elkton, MD, on October 5, 1979.
Nioka had worked as a waitress at several area restaurants. She enjoyed playing softball and volleyball.
She is survived by her children: Kelsi, Gavin and Paulina Watts, and A.J. Smith; her mother: Virginia Smith of North East, MD; her father: Anthony Hodenfield of Bel Air, MD; 1 brother: Eric Smith and his wife Karen of Elkton, MD and 1 sister: Catherine Hodenfield of MO.
Nioka was preceded in death by a daughter: Makayla Hodenfield.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. at Crouch Funeral Home, P.A., 127 South Main Street, North East, MD, with visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Interment will be Friday, January 10, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. in North East Methodist Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to help with funeral expenses sent to the funeral home.
For condolences, visit www.crouchfuneralhome.com.