Ms. Nickia Melissa "GK" Bryant

Ms. Nickia Melissa "GK" Bryant obituary, Wilson, NC

Ms. Nickia Melissa "GK" Bryant

Nickia Bryant Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Walter Sanders Funeral & Cremation Services on Jan. 29, 2026.
Ms. Nickia Melissa Bryant, affectionately known as "GK" by her beloved grandson, was born on August 31, 1979, to Debora Boylan and the late Wayne Bryant. On Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Nickia peacefully exchanged time for eternity and entered into Heavenly rest at Wilson Medical Hospital in Wilson, North Carolina.

Nickia received her education in 1997, graduating from SSS. She later pursued vocational training, earning her certification as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). With a heart for service and compassion for others, she dedicated over 16 years to the healthcare field. Due to health challenges, she was forced to retire early at the age of 34, yet her caring spirit and strength remained evident to all who knew her.

Nickia was preceded in death by her father, Wayne Bryant, and her great-grandmother, Malissia Sanders.

She leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving daughter, Makelle Bryant; son, Malik Sanders; cherished grandson, Mekhi Bryant; devoted mother, Debora Boylan; sisters, Nitaisha Jackson, Nadia Reddick-Lofton, and Na'Ree Boylan; grandmother, Bessie Washington; along with a host of other relatives and dear friends who will forever hold her in their hearts.

Nickia's life was one of love, resilience, and quiet strength, and her memory will continue to live on through those she touched.

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