Nicola was predeceased by her sister, Yolanda Johnson; and grandmother, Orlivia Johnson.
Survivors include her parents, Barbara and Robert Rainey; children, Nickylah Addison and Will McKnight; brother, D’Jamal McCullough, Robert Rainey, Jr., and Reon Rainey; grandson, Jedyha Hemphill; god-daughter, Amiyha Springer; god-sister, Amanda White; niece, Shauniece Rainey; nephew, Arontai Rainey; good friend, Santina Laduke; host of nieces and nephews.