Nakia Young Obituary in Steelton at Major H. Winfield Funeral Home

Obituary For Nakia Young

Nakia Larae Young was born on Thursday, February 24, 1977 to the late Toni Queen and the late Arthur Young in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Kiki or Nikki as she was often called received her formal education at OLBS Catholic School, then entered John Harris High School. Throughout high school she participated in the Marching Band and was a member of the Lady Cougars basketball and softball teams. Nakia graduated and enrolled at Indiana University of Pennsylvania She joined Bethel AME Church and helped out with whatever needed to be done whether it was in the dining room, kitchen or the missionaries. She pursued her career helping disabled and autism patients for many years at United Cerebral Palsy of Central Pennsylvania. Nakia retired then cooked at Staybridge Suites and The Glass Lounge Restaurant. Nakia was a loving and giving person. She gave from her heart and loved people whether they loved her or not. She found love and followed her dreams. She was a diehard Philadelphia Eagles fan. On Saturday, June 4, 2022, Nakia Larae Young, at the age of 45 years, 3 months and 11 days, transitioned into eternal life. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, Georgia Horton and Rachel Broadnax; her aunt, Sherri Wright and her great uncles, Jerrel and Anthony Jones. She leaves to cherish precious memories of her and their life together, her aunt, Patricia Bourber; her extended family member Avery; her godsons, Mykeal and Honor; her two brothers, Daniel Young and Jonathan Peoples; her sister Takina Brown; her godmother, Iris Nance; her aunts, Tish Marie Manigult and Tracie; her uncles, Mike, Bryan and Bay; her cousin Shawn; her best friends, Tammakia and Kimyata; a beloved friend, Octavia and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Nakia’s life will be celebrated on Friday, July 1 at 12:00 PM in the Chapel of Major H. Winfield Funeral Home at 704 N. Front Street, Steelton, PA 17113 with Visitation from 11:30 AM until 12 Noon.

COVID-19 Guidelines will be observed with face masks for all attendees. www.majorhwinfieldfuneralhome.com

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Omg... I heard but didn't want to believe this. Nakia was my highschool friend. This hurts so bad. Gone too soon. Rest easy. C/O 97 Cougars 4 Life. Your friend Erica Washington

You will be truly missed until we meet again RIParadise Nakia She was one person I can truly say and literally mean it She always had a smile on her face (Patricia Barbour)

May God bless your family during this time of mourning. May you rest with God in eternal peace. C/O '97! Cougars 4 Life!

Sending my condolences to the family.ima miss you cuz.Daniel Young and the rest of the family stay strong. God bless you all.❤️❤️❤️🙏🙏🙏🕊️🕊️🕊️ From Angie Waters

My sweet Kiki, the last time we saw each other you smile and hugged me with the usual "I love you Aunt Tam". I am going to miss you like crazy. Hug everyone from me. See you in my dreams. Wuv You!!

Key you will truly be missed may you RIP and continue to be that bright light! Sending prayers and love to the family.

My childhood friend you definitely will be remembered and missed you was such a good person Kia 😇 R.I.P. Tara Roland (T.Ro)

We throw the word CUZ out there to each other but the whole time you've been a SISTER. I will miss you greatly ..keep protecting me big sis ..love Greg

I'm going to miss you and your laugh so much. Sitting in the porch this summer is not going to be the same. Me, my kids and my grandkids are always going to love you. Love you always YOUR BABY MAMMA GINA N Family

Condolences to the family we will miss Nakia. Love, Ollie Handy, President -Gould. Smith, Clements Women's Missionary Society

You will be missed. Your laugh was so contagious and hilarious. I'm so glad I got to meet you. I love you and I'll see you again one day. To Nakias family I am sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with yall. R.I.P.....GONE BUT NEVER FORGOTTEN.

A very good friend I'm going to miss you you're smile will be missed love Jackie Roy🥲🥹

To Nakia's family l send condolences to you. Nakia was very helpful to the culinary ministry at Bethel AME Church. I appreciate her willingness to serve. She will be missed.

I will miss you my friend 🙏🏾 Thank you for showing my grandkids love and being a sweet person, you will be missed🙏🏾

Ima miss you Ki..😔😔😔😔😔

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