Ronnika Monique "Neek" Richburg

Ronnika Monique “Neek” Richburg departed this life at her home on Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at the age of 32. She was born on September 7, 1987 at Touro Hospital to the union of Ronald Richburg Sr. (Deedy) and Kimberly Lemar (Darryl Stewart). She was a lifelong resident of Jefferson Parish, and graduated from East Jefferson High School. In addition, to her entrepreneurship as a hair stylist, Ronnika obtained an associate degree in Medical Billing and Coding from Herzing University. Prior to becoming the CEO of “Nola Braid Head”, Ronnika was an employer of Volunteers of America as a Direct Support Specialist working with individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Ronnika had a passion for hair braiding, and all things beauty. She took her time with each hair client and was patient with everyone she encountered. Ronnika was very humble, sweet and a wise young woman. Her life revolved around her children, in her eyes they were her lifeline and vice versa. Ronnika was preceded in death by her grandparents Willie and Alice Fay Jackson Lemar; great-grandmother Inez “GRANNY” Jackson. She was also, preceded in death by uncles Michael, Whalen Sr., Renard, and Terry Sr. Richburg. The granddaughter of William Sr. & Carolyn Smoot. Ronnika leaves to cherish her beautiful memories to her loving mother Kimberly Lemar (Darryl) and Ronald Richburg Sr. (Yvonne Goodjoint- Deedy). Her one and only brother Ronald Richburg Jr. (Andria Richburg). Her two loving children Anyria Ronae Borskey and Lloyd Jones Jr. The niece of William Jr., Betty Ann, Darlene, Causetta, Brian Sr. Richburg and Gregory Ross. She also leaves to cherish her memories with three nephews: Karon, Jahari and King. Along with one niece J’Alini, one god-daughter Kenley Johnson. As well as a host of devoted friends Ivyan Lagarde, Trenez Jackson, Diana Morris, Keisha Keasley, Erica Rainey, Andria Richburg, Lawanna Prout, Crystal Sigur. Relatives and friends of the family are invited to attend a Funeral Service honoring the life of Ronnika Richburg at St. Stephen Missionary Baptist Church, 1738 L B Landry Ave. on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at 10:00 AM. Visitation will be held at 8:00 AM- 10:00 AM. Interment: Providence Memorial Park Cemetery. As mandated by the State of Louisiana due to the COVID-19 pandemic, attendance is limited. Everyone is required to adhere to all restrictions. You must wear a face mask at all times and practice social distancing. Arrangements entrusted to D.W. Rhodes Funeral Home, 1020 Virgil Street Gretna, LA 70053.