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Yvonne SIX Obituary
Yvonne was born June 29, 1937, in New York, N.Y., to the late Julia Hastings and Charles Satterfield. She attended Catholic school and then earned her degree in Aviation Management at Adelphi University in New York. Yvonne began her distinguished 31-year career working for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, as one of the first female toll booth collectors at the Lincoln tunnel. Yvonne's career continued its meteoric rise with her appointment to the position 9/9 supervisor. She holds the distinction of being the first black female to hold that position as well as the highest ranking female supervisor in Port Authority history.
She was preceded in death by her sister, Connie Brown; and two very close cousins, Fredonia Stapleton and Yolanda Drayton.
Yvonne will be forever remembered by her loving son, David Six and wife, Angela; daughter, Dorinda Henderson; brother, Alvin Satterfield and wife, Geraldine; grandson, Kyle Six; granddaughters, Keisha McCormick-Sanford, Mia McCormick, Joycelyn Davis; great-grandchildren, Tyler Frazier and Cheniya Sanford; sisters-in-law, Hallie Allen and Bessie Black; nieces, nephews, cousins and countless other family and friends who were blessed to know her.
Yvonne was known for her quick wit, her dedication to youth, church, Hampton High School basketball and later Hampton University. Yvonne or "Mama Six," as she was known to many young basketball players, could be found on the sideline with her rosary in hand when her team was struggling. There were many times that her Hail Mary's lifted her team to victory.
The family would like to thank Kim Smith and Derek Bacote, for the unconditional love and support you showed our mother.
Family and friends are invited to a viewing one hour prior to the funeral Mass. Funeral Mass will be at 1 p.m. June 12, 2010, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 230 33rd Street, Newport News, VA 23607. Interment will take place in Forrest Green Cemetery in New Jersey. Peninsula Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. View and post condolences on our online guestbook at dailypress.com/guestbooks.
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Memories and Condolences
for Yvonne SIX
June 23, 2010
Coach Six & Family,
We were very sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. We know that you were very close to her. May God give you strength as you go thru this difficult time. We are sure she was very proud of you! We will continue to keep you and your family in prayer. ~The Dillard Family~ Joe, Elaine & Ashley~
Abraham Family
June 20, 2010
Coach Six & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May the memories of your mother bring you comfort.
Loretha Gaskill
June 15, 2010
Dear Six Family
My deepest condolences for your painful loss. I was a member of St. Vincent de Paul Church and I considered myself a friend of Yvonne. She and I had deep talks and she counseled me during my loss in 2006. She was wonderful and I will miss her.
God bless you all and God bless Yvonne.
Marisol Mallen
June 14, 2010
God saw you getting tired and a cure was not to be. So He put His arms around you and whispered "come to me."Life is eternal, and love is immortal, and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is nothing save the limit of our sight. My deepest sympathy for the six family, I will always remember you as the IAB queen...
R.I.P. Mrs. Yvonne Six.
Kimberly Rembert
June 12, 2010
David My deepest sympathy go out to you and your family, Ms.Six will be missed. May God help you through this trying time.
June 12, 2010
Sorry for your loss.
I'll miss our talks.
AL Rembert
Emily Pritchett
June 12, 2010
Coach Six and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Mama Six is an amazing woman and example for all of us girls that you coached. May you find peace in this time. Love, Emily (Smith) Pritchett
June 11, 2010
MY Deepest Sympathy to The Six Family, Yvonne will surely be missed. Lorraine Holly
June 11, 2010
Coach Six I am sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God's peace and the memories of your mother comfort you.
Sincerely Van Pierce (Coach Pierce's sister)
June 11, 2010
Dear David & Dorinda, We were sorry to hear of Yvonne's passing. She was indeed an amazing woman who devoted so much of her time to her family and others. She was very passionate about life and lived it to the fullest. She will be missed. May God's peace bring comfort to your family during this time.
Sincerely, Rebecca D. Coursey, Hampton, VA
JAMES DAVIS
June 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
June 11, 2010
To David, Dorinda and the entire family of Yvonne Six, I express sincere sympathy in the loss of your beloved mother, grandmother, and other.
I worked with Yvonne at JFK.
My prayers are with you in the Homegoing of Yvonne. God will comfort you.
Sincerely Doris Figgers
DaVita Staff
June 11, 2010
Dear Six Family:
On behalf of DaVita, please accept our sincere condolences on the loss of your loved one. It was a pleasure to have known her. She will forever be in our hearts.
June 11, 2010
Coach Six & Family, we would like to pass along our condolences and prayers for your family at this most difficult time. We know you loved your mother unconditionally and we were able to see this over the past several years. Please be sure to keep pressing forward as she was able to see your dreams realized these past few years. With prayers, Edwin, Valeria, Kris & Taylor Jones
June 11, 2010
To the Six Family, My deepest condolences and sympathies to your family. To be absent in the flesh is to be present with the Lord. It is my prayer that God's peace and His presence comforts you in the dyas ahead.
Warmly,
Gloria Lee Daniel
Pamela A Spriggs
June 11, 2010
Six, I'm so sorry to hear of your mother's passing she was a very special lady/mom and friend. Please know that my prayers are with you and your family. If you need anything please do not hesitate to call me. You've done so much for Ashley and your mother adored her. May God bless and be with you. I will always remeber Vonney
Pamela A. Spriggs
Newport News, VA
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