Miss Deronika Marie Edwards

DeRonika Marie Edwards, 36, who was born and raised in Evansville, Indiana, passed away July 22, 2024, at Deaconess Midtown Hospital in Evansville.

Ronika, as she was fondly known by her friends and relatives, was the daughter of V. Maria Tramill and Kirth A. Booker (Mary).

She was a 2007 graduate of Harrison High School and was employed at Walnut Creek Alzheimer's Special Care in Evansville. Ronika loved to braid hair and was sought by family and friends for decorative hair designs, especially for special occasions. She also was known for her homemade meals and welcomed family to join her for them in her home. Her banana pudding, a favorite always was requested for dessert.

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents; Carmaleta Thomas- Brown and Robert Bossie Brown Sr., paternal grandparents; Eugene "Mangene" and B. Jean Booker, aunt; Sabrina Thomas, uncle: Kevin Booker.

Surviving are her children; DeKyriah Jordan, Demontaye Brown, Pierre Brown, brothers; DeMarco Thomas, Jonathan Adams, Royce Booker, Jeffery Booker, sisters; Andrea Willilams, Glenda Fields, Shalia Hooks, LaShanda Booker, special uncle; Robert "Bones" Brown Jr., and special aunt; Angela Riley

Services will be at 12:00 pm Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Liberty Missionary Baptist Church with Visitation at 10 until service time. Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery in Evansville.

Osborne Funeral Home in Evansville is handling arrangements.