Markeya Mycole Evans was born on April 13, 1991, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to April Allen and Michael Evans. She departed this life to be with the Lord in the early morning hours of June 24, 2026, surrounded by her family and close friends.

Markeya attended Withrow High School and later graduated from Winton Woods High School. She was known for her love of sports, particularly basketball, which she played throughout her school years. Markeya also assisted coaching a few of her little cousins on the local youth basketball team, the Cincinnati Bulldogs. During the football months, she enjoyed watching her favorite NFL team, the Kansas City Chiefs.

Music was at the center of her life. Known as Kokaine Keyz or Musani Kokaine, Markeya was passionate about creating videos and enjoyed the rap and dance battles with her cousin crew and friends. She was outgoing and full of life, embracing every opportunity to link with others and make lasting memories. She dedicated herself to connecting with people through entertainment events that she promoted and attended.

She was a vibrant, outgoing soul whose warm spirit could light up any room. She brought joy, excitement, and high-spirited energy to any place she walked into, always ready to bring people together for fun and joyous occasions. She had a gift of creating unforgettable and funny moments anytime you were around her.

Markeya was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, cherished family member, loyal friend, and beautiful soul whose kindness and compassion touched countless lives. She treasured the time she spent with her nieces and nephews and approached life with determination, resilience, and a heart full of love. Her energy, laughter, and genuine affection left a lasting impression on all who had the privilege of knowing her.

Although her life's journey was far too brief, the legacy Markeya leaves behind will continue to echo through the music she created, the lives she influenced, and the love she shared. She will be deeply missed but forever remembered by her family, friends, and all who were fortunate enough to know and love her.

Markeya was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Ella Bailey; her grandmother, Aldochie Allen; and her uncles, Richard Hughies and Richard Allen.

Markeya leaves to cherish her memory her loving mother, April Allen; her father and stepmother, Michael and Vicky Evans; her brothers, Michael Evans Jr., Mikequez Evans, and Michael Stallworth Jr.; her sisters, Micqueal, Mikayla, Kevasia, Vakeya, and Kezyra; her aunt, Acquinette Mack; her grandmother, Carolyn Bailey; grandfathers Jeffery Strickland and Richard Allen Sr. and a host of cousins, other relatives, and friends.

Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from 9:30 am until 11:00 am, on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the St Mark Missionary Baptist Church, 2365 Compton Road, Cincinnati (45231). The funeral service will immediately follow the visitation, beginning at 11:00 am. Friends and family will gather to share memories, find solace in one another's company, and honor the legacy she leaves behind.

She will be laid to rest at Vine Street Hill Cemetery.

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Walker Funeral Home and Crematory is caring for the Evans family during this difficult time. Please call 513.251.6200 or visit www.HerbWalker.com for additional information.