Nivia Sade-Mariyah Danner, age 14, of Hickory, NC, abruptly passed away on September 14, 2021 at CaroMont Regional Medical Center, Gastonia, NC. She was born March 1, 2007 to Deandura Danner and the late Leon Bradshaw.
Nivia was a social butterfly, to know her was to love her. Her smile brightened the gloomiest days. Her life-long passion was singing, dancing and enjoying spending time with family. Most of all, she loved her niece, Ava. She attended Destiny Church where she served diligently on the dance team, praise team and attended many youth trips. She was dedicated to serving in any capacity to honor God’s work.
She was preceded in death by her father: Leon Bradshaw from Statesville, NC; great grandmother: Mrs. Ernestine Danner Jenkins and Commodore Danner from Newton, NC, Virginia Parks and E. P. Parks of Shelby, NC; and great aunt: Anne and Dorman Pompey from Shelby, NC.
She leaves her memories to treasure to her mother: Deandura Danner of the home; brother: Isaiah Danner of the home and her twin brother: Lemarion Danner of the home and grandparents: Terry and Jeannie Danner of Claremont, NC; uncle Mario and Selena Danner of Newton, NC, Uncle Tyree Parks of Washington, DC; one and only niece: Ava Danner of Charlotte, NC; Godmother: Ketta Byrd of Newton, NC and her long time childhood friend: Shanayla Williams along with a host of other great aunts, great uncles, cousins and friends.
Viewing at the funeral home on Saturday; September 18, 2021 from 2 until 6
Funeral: Sunday; September 19, 2021; Destiny Church, Gastonia at 4:00
Visitation: one hour before the service at 3:00
Interment: Hollywood Cemetery, Gastonia
Masks required at all services and funeral will be live on Gregory Funeral Service facebook page
This is really heart hurting to even hear me and Nivia were friends at Sadler elementary and t.Jeffers she was an amazing friend and I haven't forgotten her although we were in elementary school so I had no way to keep in touch once we split schools I still think about her at times as well as my other friends there I seen post about her today for her birthday and received the news I know we hadn't talked anymore since we were younger but I was so shocked to just now know about this , those were not the post of her I was expecting as to see her face again since we were little 💔😞 you will always be remembered !! -Madison Loftis
i miss u girl i hate that u had to leave us down here ik u in a much better place now i just wish u was still here. keep getting your resting ILOVEYOU. FOREVER SCREAMING LONGLIVENIVIADANNER i love you and miss u
i miss you forever i will never forget you i wish you were here with me why did you leave me sissy-miya
I love you and miss you Nivi, I know we didn't have the best bond and we had our ups and downs but I care about you with all my heart and I think about you everyday. You will never be forgotten Nivi. but I love you baby and ill see you on the other side baby girl.
we love you nivia i was her god sister miya and i will miss you dearly
im one of nivia´s friends akeelah she was so beautiful and always had her friends and brother´s back no matter what i miss her so much reast easy baby i love you RIP NIVI
Nivia went to my cousins school from what I hear she was so pretty nice and she was amazing at singing she will be missed and never forgotten RIP nivia
To the Danner Family, you have my deepest sympathy in the lost of Nivia. MAY Nivia forever rest in peace.....Psalm 34:18
Rip nivi we luv you so much you will be missed ❤️
I was Nivia's 4th grade teacher at Pleasant Ridge. I will always remember her as a happy child with a beautiful smile. She was talented and worked hard in my classroom. I am so sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers go out to you. Nerissa Ijames
I am so sorry for the loss of your daughter. I was one of her sixth grade teachers at SWMS and will always remember how she was always smiling and full of energy and was such a fashionista. She will be missed.
i am so sorry for your loss.
Nivia was a light in this world. We were blessed to have her in our Girl Troop. She will truly be missed. Our thoughts and prayers to the family.- Leslie Powell (Ms. Lucy Mae)
I will always love you I know we didn't have that right bond like everyone else I'll never forget the days we talked on the bus to summer camp laugh and giggling when the teacher caught us love you girly rip 🤍🤍🥺🤞🏽
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