Nikesha Ceora Thompson-Turmon was born on September 27, 1970, in Baltimore, Maryland, at Union Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late James Thompson and Joyce Ann Lyles. On May 29, 2026, Nikesha peacefully transitioned from this life.

Nikesha was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and graduated from Lake Clifton High School. She dedicated her life to caring for others, beginning her career as a CNA/GNA at Stella Maris before finding her professional home at Future Care. While working, she pursued further education and earned her LPN certification, demonstrating her determination and commitment to helping others.

For 28 years, Nikesha served with compassion and dedication at Future Care, where she considered her coworkers and residents part of her extended family. During her time there, she formed a special lifelong friendship with Michelle, who remained close to her heart.

Known affectionately as "Kesha," she loved learning, reading, and spending time with family and friends. She enjoyed thrift shopping, dining out, and relaxing with her favorite television shows. Kesha was admired for her strong spirit, organization, wisdom, and sense of responsibility.

 In 1998, Nikesha met Terrell, and their friendship grew into a lasting love. They made their relationship official in 2005 and later married, sharing more than 20 years together filled with love, laughter, family vacations, and cherished memories. Terrell remembers her as kind, supportive, and full of joy.

Nikesha's warmth, laughter, and caring spirit touched many lives. She leaves behind a legacy of love that will continue to inspire her family and friends for years to come.

 Cherishing Her Memory
 Nikesha leaves to cherish her memory: her grandmother, Freddie Mae Thompson; her mother, Joyce; her stepfather, Larry; her devoted husband, Terrell; her daughters, Shanique, Shanayeya, Shantaya, Torri, and Jayla; her grandson, Shamar; her granddaughter, Nova; her sister, Brittanee; her brothers, Robert, Anthony, and Antonio; her nieces, Glennell, Rylei, and Aliana; her nephews, Rayshard, Warren, Lil Davon, and Westlee; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, relatives, and friends. 

Preceded in Death
 Nikesha was preceded in death by her grandmother, Lillian Boyd; her father, James Thompson; her sister, Towanda Lyles; her beloved best friend, Michelle Mabray; her sons, Tiyon and Terrell Turmon; and many other loved ones who preceded her in death.