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Yolanda Michelle Brown

1968 - 2020

Yolanda Michelle Brown obituary, 1968-2020, Baton Rouge, LA

BORN

1968

DIED

2020

FUNERAL HOME

Hall Davis and Son Funeral Service - Baton Rouge

9348 Scenic Highway

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Yolanda Brown Obituary

On Tuesday, September 22, 2020, Yolanda Michelle Brown departed this earthly realm at Baton Rouge General Hospital Mid-City. She was born on November 13, 1968, to the union of Barbara and Donald Washington in New Orleans, La. Yolanda was baptized at an early age at Second Salvation Baptist Church, in Bridge City, Louisiana, where she was a member of the choir. She loved church and attended Bible study on a daily basis. She a was devout Christian woman who served the Lord until her death. Yolanda was formerly married to Darryl Brown and was the mother to seven children. She graduated from L.W. Higgins High School, in New Orleans. Before retiring in 2005, she was employed at Saintsville Church of God in Christ. Her hobbies included spending time with family and friends and working as a beautician on the side. She was fortunate to have a spirit-filled joyous life and was a happy person. To celebrate and cherish her memory, Yolanda is survived by her parents, Barbara and Donald Washington; seven devoted children, Quintell Brown and wife Shante' of Kansas City, Kansas, Eliska Brown, LaTasha Brown, LaSonia Brown of Des Moines, Iowa, Adonise and husband Faegin Willis, Jeremiah Joseph and Kia Brown of Baton Rouge, Louisiana; one loving sister, Sonya Williams and husband Charles; three brothers, Blair Girtley and wife Marva and Lloyd Brown of New Orleans, La and Donald Girtley and wife Marie; three aunts, Eda Martin, Diane Lewis and Cora Mae Washington and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, close relatives and friends. Yolanda also had a special companion, Adolph Williams. Yolanda was preceded in death by her grandmother, Eliza Coleman, uncle, Paige Girtley, aunt, Sandra Smith. Visitation is on October 3, 2020 at 8:00am and the Celebration of Life will begin at 10:00am at Hall Davis and Son Funeral Home, 9348 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA. Interment: Winnfield Memorial Funeral Home, 7221 Plank Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70811.

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Published by The Advocate from Oct. 1 to Oct. 3, 2020.

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Sonya

November 15, 2020

I love you sis the bond we had will always forever in my heart You was truly a dear sister to me and that I will cherish memories that we shared rest in paradise baby girl ❣

DARRYL HOOD

October 23, 2020

10/23/2020
MY CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE
BROWN FAMILY. I M SORRY FOR YOUR LOST. MS .YOLANDA BROWN IS MY FRIEND SHE WAS A GOOD PERSON SHE
WOULD ALWAYS TRY TO HELP YOU IF SHE CAN. I COULD STILL REMEMBER HER SMILE AND LAUGH. GONE TO SOON BUT SHE WILL NEVER BE MISSED ARE FORGOTTEN BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS
GOD WILL ALWAYS HAVE A PLACE IN HEAVEN FOR HIS CREATIONS.
Ms. YOLANDA BROWN “RIP “ LOVE ALWAYS

MR.DARRYL HOOD

Virginia Murray

October 3, 2020

Words can't say how i feel today i wish I could have been there but the bible says absent from the body is to be present with the Lord you will see your love ones again I will miss you and I love you always and forever.

Deadra Lynn Mackie

October 2, 2020

We are so sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathies!
Cousin of Marie Girtley..
Lynn

Shannon “Butterball” Green

October 2, 2020

My deepest heartfelt condolences to you Auntie Barbara and Uncle Duck. I love y’all.

Jacqueline Keplinger

October 2, 2020

This is laying heavy on my heart. It's going to be hard to say goodbye. Lord give us strength through this. You will be truly missed. I love you cousin and until we meet again. Give grandma a big hug and a kiss for me.

Latrenda Lee Spriggs

October 2, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

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Visitation

8:00 a.m.

Hall Davis and Son Funeral Service - Baton Rouge

9348 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

Oct

3

Celebration of Life

10:00 a.m.

Hall Davis and Son Funeral Service - Baton Rouge

9348 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

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9348 Scenic Highway, Baton Rouge, LA 70807

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