Restaurant Owner Quita Cole Dies in Her Sleep After Complaining of Exhaustion

Restaurant owner Quita Cole has sadly passed away after complaining about needing rest, taking a nap and dying in her sleep.

The tragic story of 40-year-old Quita Cole sparked widespread emotions online after she passed away in her sleep, days after publicly expressing her exhaustion.

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Quita, a Nashville-based woman, reportedly worked seven days a week and had become severely overworked.

According to friends and reports, she was constantly on the move, juggling responsibilities and giving her all to both her career and the people around her.

In a hauntingly honest moment shared before her passing, Quita is said to have remarked: “Quita needs rest.” Just days later, she laid down for a nap and never woke up.

The news of her passing, confirmed by family and loved ones on April 25, 2025, has left many people in mourning. She was not only admired for her work ethic but cherished for her warmth, generosity, and ability to uplift others, even while silently carrying her burdens. A tribute shared by a local organisation in Nashville described her as someone who “loved deeply, shared generously, and connected authentically.”

Her story has reignited conversations online about the toll of hustle culture, especially on Black women and caregivers who often feel the pressure to keep going without pause.