Kriston Nicole Poke

Kriston Nicole Poke Groce was born on December 8, 1980 to Valenta Poke and R.L. Patterson. Nicole received her formal education in Dothan, Alabama.

Later she married Lazarus Groce who preceded her in death. After a long hard fought battle with cancer Nicole answered her Master's call, the gates of Heaven opened and the Angel's of the Lord rejoiced as they welcomed her home. During her life Nicole enjoyed many passions including but not limited to reading, dancing, Alabama Football and enjoying the company and fellowship of her children, grandchildren, extended family and friends.

Nicole was preceded in death by her daughter: Tila Lazarbriella Groce. Celebrating her memories are her children;, Jayvon James Burns Jr., Tatyanna Brinasha Jackson, Nandi Lanesha Groce, and Ty'Nasia Lee Arnold. Her grandchildren: Riley Burns, Genesis Andrews, Na'Lani Coleman, Bentley Brown, August Burns, and Major Burns.

Nicole leaves to mourn her passing and cherish her memories; Mother: Valenta Poke(Amos Yarbrouzh), and Father: R.L. Patterson (Demetha); Siblings: Marcus Poke (Latasha), Shushan Patterson, Travis Poke, Xavier Poke(Courtney) and Valencia Kimbrough. A brother, Brandon Patterson preceded her in death; Her loving grandparents who preceded her in death; Joe and Versie Poke and MC and Rushie Patterson; Aunts: Brenda Asbie(William), Phyllis Poke, Laura Ann Poke, Ruthie Patterson, and Ann Patterson. She was preceded in death by her aunts Rebecca Poke Cochran and Dorothy Ann Poke; Uncles: Joseph Poke, Tim Patterson, Henry Patterson, James Patterson, Nathaniel Patterson and Tom Patterson. She was preceded in death by her uncle Edward Poke - Nicole also leaves to mourn her absence special relationships; Godmother: Tilda Sanders; Best friend: Fabian "Chu Chu' Hawkins Aultman.

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