Yvonne McIlwain Leake

FUNERAL HOME

Grier Funeral Service, Inc. - Charlotte

115 John McCarroll Avenue

Charlotte, North Carolina

Yvonne Leake Obituary

Ms. Yvonne McIlwain Leake, 80 of Charlotte, passed away on August 8, 2019 at Atrium Health-Pineville. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Greater Providence Baptist Church. Visitation from 11:30 a.m. to 12 noon. Grier Funeral Service, 115 John McCarroll Avenue is in charge of arrangements.

Published by Charlotte Observer on Aug. 19, 2019.
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To the family, I will truly miss Yvonne. When, I would go to visit her at the nursing home, she would always be so happy to see me. May the peace of God rest upon you and know that she was loved by many.

Linda Williams

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August 15, 2019

Remembering your sweet spirit & love that you always gave me & my family. Rest in Peace

Zina Carter

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August 13, 2019

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.God Bless you my friend RIH

Janette Dubose

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August 12, 2019

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11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Greater Providence Baptist Church

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12:00 p.m.

Greater Providence Baptist Church

NC

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Grier Funeral Service, Inc. - Charlotte

115 John McCarroll Avenue, Charlotte, NC 28216

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