Komeko Baldridge

Komeko Dwanna Baldridge (a.k.a. Suga and Meko), 45, a beloved mother and friend, passed away on July 4, 2025. Born on March 17, 1980, in Chicago, Komeko dedicated her life to creating a home for herself and her children. She lived in Chicago with her family and friends, and later relocated to Conyers, Georgia in 2011 where this became her permanent home.
Komeko was always the life of the party and had a great sense of humor. She always made others laugh and knew how to have a great time. She had an extraordinary gift for nurturing deep, lasting relationships with those she met and was a stranger to no one. Everyone she met became a lifetime friend. Komeko had a warm heart of gold, and she was always willing to provide a helping hand to anyone in need.
Old school music was one of her favorite passions. Charlie Wilson, Avant, Whitney Houston, and Case were among her favorite artists. She often enjoyed singing and dancing whenever and wherever these songs were played and didn't care who saw her or how good she sounded. She always yelled, "That's my song!"
Komeko was an avid crafter, always creating treasures out of nothing which she often displayed throughout her home. She loved to cook and would have the best soul food dinners for her family and friends, leaving everyone wanting to take home plates or bring in extras to work.
Komeko is survived by her spouse Angela Baldridge; children Moesha Holman, Michael Diamond, and Kahmari King; six grandchildren (Malachi, Jae'Launi, Jay'Ceon, Amina, Marcell, and Amir); father, James Buckley; stepfather, Derrick Young; brothers, James Cobbins and Derrick Young Jr.;
sisters, Derricka Young and Rickia Buckley; a host of nieces and nephews; and a vast network of friends who became her family.