Kiana Samantha Hammonds , 46, passed on October 19, 2020. She was born to James Garrett and Anna Austin in Albany, New York on April 15, 1974.

She married John Hammonds in 1996 and they lived together in Charlotte, North Carolina. Together they raised 2 children Joann Hammonds (Roger Robinson ), Kiaunte Hammonds (Shavonta Outland ). She is also survived by 2 grandchildren.

Kiana graduated from Albany High School in 1993.

Kiana worked at Days Inn until he retired in 2010 and was passionate about affecting the most positive change in people.