Tykee Meleik Tucker, 26, entered into rest, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, in Augusta University Medical Center.

From an early age, Tykee encountered and served God at Victory Word of Faith Christian Church in Hephzibah, GA. At Victory Word of Faith Christian Church, she used her gifts and talents to serve as a singer, praise dancer, member of the financial ministry, and giving back through volunteering.

Tykee exemplified the great commission through her dedication and diligence as a social worker. She was employed at American Renal Associates Dialysis Clinic as an Administrative Assistant. Tykee deeply treasured the relationships she built with her co-workers and colleagues at American Renal Associates Dialysis Clinic and her previous employment opportunity at Chick-Fil-A.

Tykee graduated from Cross Creek Comprehensive High School in 2014. She received her associate degree in Business Administration from Virginia College in July 2017. Tykee continued her education at Augusta University, pursing a Bachelor of Science degree in social work. Tykee will posthumously receive her degree on May 12, 2023.

Tykee’s legacy will forever be cherished by: her parents, Carlos and Willene Tucker; brothers, Antonio Smalls and Antwan (Brianna) Tucker; sisters, Lori (Greg) Mercer and Lillian Morgan; godmother and spiritual mother, Pastor Arienne Henderson; a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, close friends, church family, and coworkers.

A celebration of life will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Arienne Henderson officiating. Interment will follow in Westover Memorial Park Cemetery (2601 Wheeler Road, Augusta, GA). Public viewing and visitation, 4 to 6 PM, Friday, April 21, 2023, at Kinsey & Walton Funeral Home, 3618 Peach Orchard Road, Augusta, GA. (706) 790-8858.