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Yolanda Craighead Obituary
Augusta, Georgia—Yolanda Shamir Craighead (Yollie), 36, received her "wings" on February 21, 2021 at Sibor's Manor Personal Care Home.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 12:00 noon at Mount Olive Memorial Gardens.
Survivors include her father, Edward K. Craighead; sister, Pamela L. Craighead of Atlanta, Georgia; uncles, Benjamin Allen and Jerry L. Reese of Augusta, Georgia; aunts, Pamela H. Reese and Shontel H. Lacey of Augusta, Georgia; a devoted cousin, Jeremy L. Reese of Atlanta, Georgia; a beloved great uncle, great aunts, and a host of cousins and friends.
Yolanda was preceded in death by her mother, Yvonne L. Craighead; maternal grandparents, James and Gwendolyn Hightower; maternal aunt, Sheila Hightower Allen; favorite cousins, Tamesha (Mesha) R. Jennings and James (Ko) B. Allen.
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brian ruth
February 26, 2021
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Tammy Cail-McRae
February 23, 2021
Pam, my deepest condolences and prayers to you and your family .
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