Nicole Isabell Obituary (1971 - 2024)

. LEGACY OF LIFE Nicole Woods was born on January 17, 1971, to Mabel Louise Woods. She graduated from White Plains High School in White Plains, NY. Nicole worked for White Plains Hospital for 14 years. She was also a member of Bethel Baptist Church, in White Plains, NY. Nicole, affectionately known as Coco to her family and close friends, was a special person, a devoted mother, a loving cousin, and a cherished friend to all. Her infectious smile, highlighted by her dimples, could light up any room. Nicole was known for her culinary skills, especially her mean greens, cornbread that tasted like cake, and chitterlings, a recipe passed down from her mother. Nicole had a heart of pure gold. Her love was unconditional, and she had no problem telling you off, always ending with, "And I still love you!" When the kids acted up, she would call in her reinforcements: Aunt Towanya, Aunt Misha, and if Aunt Quan was coming, you knew it was serious. These three ladies always had her back, no matter what. Nicole loved to dress, and her shoes always had to match her pocketbook. Her favorite colors were yellow because it was a ray of sunshine, and orange, a mellow tone that could match with almost anything. Nicole loved to dance, and her favorite song, "Before I Let Go," would get her up and moving, even when she was in pain. It was a sad day when she decided to move to North Carolina and then Texas, but she made sure to call everyone and let them know she was doing well. She frequently traveled back to New York to check on her children, family, friends' and visit her Mother's grave. The brightest moment in her recent life was the birth of her grandson, Teigen. She was elated to become a grandmother, but she still proudly embraced her title as a "sexy grandma." To her godchildren, nieces, and nephews, she was affectionately known as "Aunt Sexy," a name she introduced herself to their friends.