Ms. Tanika Alicia Burnon, affectionally known as “Niki”, was born January 21, 1978, in Rowan County. She was the daughter of Myra McNeely Cuthbertson and the late Charles Nathan Burnon.

Tanika was educated in the Rowan County School System and graduated from Salisbury High School, Class of 1996. She also attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and studied Business Administration. Throughout her career, Tanika worked as an assistant manager at the Poppe Shop in Salisbury, North Carolina. She was also employed by the United States Postal Service, where she continued to build her professional experience.

Tanika was preceded in death by her father, Charles Nathan Burnon; her maternal grandparents, Capius and Evelyn McNeely; paternal grandparents, James and Willie Mae Ellis; her aunt, Cylista Brady; and her uncles, Aaron, Harry, and Billy McNeely; cousin, Patrick Lipscomb, along with other beloved family members.

Tanika leaves to cherish her precious memories her loving mother, Myra McNeely Cuthbertson; her two beloved sons, Anfernee “Keion” Adams and A’Marion Pruitt; and her sisters, Tiffini, Courtney, Beatrice, and Regina Addison, and Shakayla Cowan. She also leaves behind her special cousins, Raymond Brady, Candy McNeely, Dwayne, Eric, Jimmy, and Teddy McNeely; her dear friends Janeria McCullough, Deidra Holmes, Laura Matthews, Anetria Harding, and Kim Polk; and a host of loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, extended family members, and friends. Each of them will forever hold a special place in their hearts for the memories, love, and moments they shared with Tanika.

Though Tanika’s earthly journey has ended, the love she gave and the memories she created will live on through her children, her family, and all those whose lives she touched. Rest peacefully, Niki. You will always be loved, never forgotten, and forever missed.

Carolina Cremation is assisting the Burnon family. Online condolences may be made at www.carolinacremation.com.