Quiana Nicole Roland passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017 at the age of 35, in New Orleans, LA.   She was born November 29, 1981, in Dexter, MO.  Quiana has childhood roots in Bloomfield, MO.  She lived most of her adult life in St. Louis, MO, where she made many lifelong friends she considered family.  She was most recently living in New Orleans, LA, where she moved this past summer to help care for her mother who is currently battling cancer.  

Quiana is survived by her mother, Cheryl Roland (Kenny Kleinik) of New Orleans, LA; her father, Ronnie Jones (Becky Dorris) of Marmaduke, AR; three brothers: Christopher McManaway, John Kacy Jones, Ryan Jones; one sister, Elizabeth Knight; aunts and uncles: Tony Roland, J.D. Roland, Jeanette (Doc) Reininger, John Paul Jones, Wanda Sue Bellers.  Numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, other family members and many friends also survive her. 

She was preceded in death by maternal grandparents, Clifford Roland and Margie Reynolds; paternal grandparents, John Ivan Jones and Wanda Lee Williams (Jim Williams); aunt and uncle, Larry and Kathy Jones; one cousin, Sara Jones Leija. 

Quiana had a big heart, an unforgettable smile and an infectious laugh.  She was beautiful inside and out.  She loved her family and friends with all her heart, and lived out her motto of “one love.”  She was forever helping others and showing up, loving on all those who needed her. Quiana will be forever remembered and deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.  

Quiana will be laid to rest next to her maternal grandmother in Ina, IL.  Graveside services for family and friends are being planned for a later date.

Family and friends may view and sign the online guestbook at http://quiana-nicole-roland.forevermissed.com.