Shanika "Nicky" Nicole Kilpatrick, of Rockford departed this earthly life October 28, 2025. She was born August 7, 1980 in Rockford the daughter of Janice "Tina" Kilpatrick.  Nicky was employed as a Behavior Specialist by the Rockford Board of Education. She was a former member of Bethel Baptist Church. Nicky graduated from East High School class of 1999, later to receive her  Associates Degree from Rock Valley College and her Bachelors Degree from Judson College.

Nicky leaves to cherish many loving memories, two sons, Jascier and Jakiese Kilpatrick; and daughter, Serenity Kilpatrick; mother, Janice "Tina" Kilpatrick; sister, Marsheka Kilpatrick; niece, Ahzyer Hyatt; two nephews, John Bates IV, and Zyir Milan; a host of aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends.

Memorial services will be held 12:00 noon Friday, November 14, 2025 at Bethel Baptist Church 724 Harrison Avenue.