Miss Niemah Denise Marie Jones

Niemah Denise Marie Jones was born on December 16, 2002, to Hiawatha Jones and Rosa Hardge. Niemah spent her early childhood in the company of her grandmother, Naimah Jannah, sister, Ashley Jackson, and brother, Kobe Hardge. She was then joined and raised beside her two younger siblings, Peyton and Milan Jones. Niemah often enjoyed long walks, rap battles, and dance competitions with her siblings, but also enjoyed the peace of being alone. Niemah was a very studious and artistic young woman. Her fiery personality propelled her into the performing arts. She auditioned for many First Stage plays before her first year of high school and participated in plays at the High school of The Arts. Niemah was a forensics champion, competing in the solo acting: serious category. During her three years in the sport, she made it to the top eight at the National Catholic Forensics League competition in Washington, D.C. Niemah received many trophies and accolades for her exceptional performing arts abilities. Niemah's personality was like a quality Gateau opera; filled with many layers to create one harmonious flavor. There wasn't any singular personality of Niemah, however, each memory and expression were needed to understand the whole experience of Niemah Jones. She tried to put a smile on the faces of those she loved, even though she did not experience much happiness in her life. Though her ways might have been flawed, she tried to guarantee that her younger family members were able to have the happiness that she was lacking. Unfortunately, from an early age, Niemah experienced a battle with depression and Type II Bipolar Disorder. She was able to hold on for 20 years thanks to her family and best friend, Lhylia Tate. Though, when she moved out, her relationships began to strain. Niemah was noticeably weighed down by her mental health issues. In her pursuit for happiness, she tried to create a picturesque image of the family she wanted in her childhood, with her final partner before her passing. In Niemah's last moments, she attempted to mend relationships that were important to her. Niemah Denise Marie Jones departed this life on January 8, 2023. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Muhammad Jannah. She leaves to cherish her memory: father, Hiawatha Jones; mother, Rosa Hardge; grandmother, Naimah Jannah; brothers, Milan Jones, Karmoney Green, Kingston Hardge, Kaden Hardge, Caleb Jones, Milagro Jones, Peyton Jones, Kobe Hardge, and Dante Lyrek; sisters, Ashley Jackson, Willamesha Jackson, and Kaianna Green; best friend, Lhylia Tate; and a host of nieces and nephews.

Miss Niemah Denise Marie Jones

January 16, 2002 - January 9, 2023