Nicki Scott

Nicki Scott Obituary Her Journey Maria Nicole Scott was born on September 28, 1987, at Greater Southeast Hospital in Washington, D.C., to Darrell and Alesia (Wallace) Scott. She was affectionately known as "Nicki." Nicki grew up in Fort Washington, Maryland, where she lived with her mother and her grandparents, Arther and Janice Wallace. She was baptized on June 4, 1989, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Washington, DC. Nicki received her First Holy Communion on April 11, 1998, and her Holy Confirmation on March 17, 2001, at Holy Family Catholic Church. Throughout her formative years and into adulthood, she regularly attended Mass at Holy Family with her grandparents. In recent years, she has enjoyed attending Mass and major celebrations with her mother, Alesia. As a child, Nicki loved playing with friends, riding her bike, swimming, and caring for small animals. She particularly enjoyed traveling with her grandparents, especially to destinations that featured beaches and amusement parks. Nicki attended Potomac Elementary School in Fort Washington and Oxon Hill Middle School in Oxon Hill, Maryland. She graduated from Friendly High School in 2006, where she participated in track and field. In 2006, Nicki was excited to begin her first job at Safeway in Fort Washington. For 14 years, she served as a Courtesy Clerk, providing friendly customer service while rotating among the bakery, floral shop, and Starbucks Barista roles. She took pride in her work and remained a dedicated employee until a workplace injury made it difficult for her to continue. One day, while working at Safeway about 10 years ago, a customer gave her a kitten, which she immediately named Angel because she thought it was a girl. After learning from the vet that Angel was a boy, the name stuck--Angel was Angel. Recently, she added a ferret to the household, which she named Peaches. Nicki cared deeply for her mother, Alesia, and dearly loved her Aunt Cheri, Uncle Art, and all her cousins. One cousin shared, "Whenever Nicki was around, she added lightness and we always just laughed about stuff." She loved music, collected movies, and was a huge fan of Johnny Depp and the Pirates of the Caribbean films. And Nicki was always sure to text birthday and holiday greetings with heart-filled emojis to everyone. On Thursday, May 1, 2025, at 7:37 am, God called Nicki home to illuminate His Kingdom. Her passing was a devastating and unforeseen loss, leaving behind many family members and friends who are heartbroken and still grappling with the weight of her absence. Nicki will be dearly missed by her mother, Alesia; her maternal grandmother, Janice; her Aunt Cheri and Uncle Michael; her Uncle Art; her cousins, Drew and Carter; and many other cousins, relatives, and dear friends. It will take time to adjust to life without Nicki. We take comfort in believing that she is now surrounded by peace, love, and the warmth of family who went before her. We imagine she is finally getting the chance to know her father, Darrell, who was taken from her at a very early age. She can work on her math skills with her maternal grandfather, Poppy, and spend time with her godfather, Dr. Leroy Owens, who is undoubtedly helping to take care of her. She can go for long rides on the back of her Great-Uncle Thorne's Harley and learn Capoeira and Tai Chi with her cousin Thorne, Jr. Though her time with us was far too short, we trust in God and know that we will all be together in God's heavenly Kingdom. To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Nicki Scott, please visit our floral store. Read More

Nicki Scott

September 28, 1987 - May 1, 2025