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YVONNE DELOI MARTIN
ASHEVILLE - Yvonne DeLoi Martin of Asheville, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2013.
She was born in Albany, NY, on January 26, 1935, to James Vincent DeLoi and Margaret Lunsford DeLoi, both preceded her in death, along with her first husband, William Stewart Warren,
and her son, James Vincent Warren.
She is survived by husband, James F. Martin; children, Sabrina Warren, Lynn DeLoi, David C. S. Warren, and Autumn C. Warren; step-children, Steve Martin, Elaine Martin, Mary Martin, and Lori Tucker.
Yvonne (Gramma) will be greatly missed by her 14 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, who all were her inspiration.
She attended Saint Genevieve of the Pines in Asheville, from grades 6 through 12 graduating as valedictorian. She loved dancing and was a composer of poetry and music. She was a lover of nature and
a strong advocate and of wildlife and the environment. Yvonne was a major supporter of our United States Military such as USO, Wounded Warrior Project, VFW, and many other organization.
She attended Saint Joan of Arc Catholic Church where she was a very active member. She loved to play piano and work in her flower garden.
Most of all, she lived a life of uncondition love and compassion and gave so much to her family and community.
Services will be Tuesday, January 29, 2013, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, 768 Asbury Rd., Candler, NC. Reception to follow in fellowship hall for family and friends.
In lieu of flower please make donations to St. Joan of Arc Church.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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I was deeply sadden to learn of Yvonne's passing. I will miss her warm smile and kind ways. We had many good times, talks, and exchange of Christmas cards each year. She was a wonderful friend and co-worker at MAHEC May the Lord guide and bless each of you all during this difficult time.
Hope Bates
January 28, 2013
To Melissa,Sabrina and the rest of the family.
The loss of a loved one is never easy, even when anticipated, it is the hardest when they are taken from us too soon.
John and I offer our sincere condolence and deepest sympathy on your loss. May the outpouring of sympathy, the kind acts of friends and strangers and the comfort in knowing that your loss is felt by many, help you through this difficult time.
May you find the courage and strength to move forward in peace.
Carol & John Squitieri
January 28, 2013
We pray for you and your family.
Kathy Jackson
January 28, 2013
To the family, My deepest condolences in the passing of Yvonne. When we saw each other, she always took the time to stop and talk. She was a kind person and a good neighbor in our community. She was a beautiful person inside and out. My prayers and deepest sympathy goes out to her family and friends.
Phil and Joyce Dover Evans
Joyce Dover-Evans
January 27, 2013
Beth Douglass
January 27, 2013
What a wonderful and caring friend Yvonne was. We had many, many good times together. Will miss corresponding with her. God's blessings to the family.
(Edna) Ellen Brown
January 26, 2013
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