Naoma “Nikki” Thorpe passed away peacefully on January 10, 2026, at home in Alexandria, VA. Even though to her New York was always home. She will be remembered for her incredible “belly” laughs, friendly smile and tender heart. 

She is survived by daughters; Robin Gould of NY, and Wendy Gould Lockard and husband Chris W. Lockard of VA, sons; Dale Gould of GA, Francis Arthur Tamok of VA, and Jamie Tyler Thorpe and wife Rebecca “Becky” Thorpe of NY. She is also survived by her granddaughters, grandsons and several great grandchildren, all of whom brought her much joy.-

She is also survived by her sister, Laraine, and her husband Sal Regina of Woodbourne.

She was preceded in death by sons Jace Phillip Gould and Richard George Tamok, sister Pidge and her husband, Walter Akt, of Pond Eddy, as well as her husband, William (Bill) Thorpe. 

During her life, Nikki was a mother to many stepdaughters and stepsons. Nikki loved her pets, most especially her Cocker Spaniels. She was a big fan of giving what she could to shelter animals. 

A graveside service is planned for late June 2026.