Lady Nicole Gaynelle VanDyke

Nicole Gaynelle VanDyke was born in Philadelphia PA on October 24,1968. Nicole’s parents are Stephen Patterson- Philadelphia and Brenda Blake-Philadelphia. Growing up in North Philadelphia she had a special relationship with her cousins Shannell and Felicia. After leaving home, Lady Nicole was married to the love of her life Pastor Anthony VanDyke. They were married 281/2 years. Together they started New Community Church, Lady VanDyke was an integral part in the growth and functionality of New Community Church, she did so many things well. Lady VanDyke is solely responsible for the acquired financing obtained for the expansion of New Community Church, starting soon. Lady Nicole VanDyke and Anthony VanDyke raised Nicholas their son to be a productive responsible man who now serves in the United States Army in Korea as a critical care flight paramedic. A recent new addition to the family is Kingston James Newton, the grandson that stole her heart. The Family Tree of Lady Nicole VanDyke Henry and Jeanette Turner, grandparents from mother lineage, John, and Amelia Patterson grandparents from father’s lineage. Nicole has two brothers Noah Blake (deceased) and Conrad Blake (wife Felicia Blake), six sisters Dina Patterson, Stephanie Patterson, Amina Patterson, Atiya Patterson, Anayah Patterson and Aliyah Patterson. Grandparents deceased. A whole host of aunts and uncles with a special relationship Judy Turner, Saafie Muhammad, Darryl Tuner, there are many nieces, nephews, cousins, church family, work family and others Lady Nicole has impacted on the journey called life. .A Life well Lived. Graduate of Bodine High School of International Affairs, a Graduate from Norfolk State University with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, and her greatest education milestone was graduating from Liberty University with master’s degree in accounting. Nicole was born to be an account; every part of her life was about checks and balance. Her hardest task was keeping Anthony in check. Nicole life is best described in three words, Class, Style, and Excellence. No matter if it was planning a vacation, teaching financial literacy, assisting coworkers to organizing her closet. Her food pantry was organized at another level. With Lady Nicole order was not an option it was required, by her and all others who encountered her. Nicoles vacations were adventures, she always visited major destinations, many of the Europeans destinations matched her level of sophistication places. The Amalfi Coast, Paris, London, Amersterdam, She Anthony were crown and anchor members on Royal Caribbean they treated Nicole like royalty when they took cruises. And finally, when her body became to tired she and Anthony would drive to the Ritz Carlton in Northern VA to hang out of few days. Nicole worked hard and played even harder with style and class.. Lady VanDyke lived her life without limitations, she loved God, her New Community Church family, Lady VanDyke modeled and exemplified Proverbs 31. Any young lady who took time to listen would find strength and boldness to become the best version of themselves. Lady VanDyke last days was spent at home surrounded by family and friends. Today we celebrate a beautiful, power, and passionate woman of God.

Lady Nicole Gaynelle VanDyke

October 24, 1968 - January 24, 2024