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Yvonne JAMES-BROWN Obituary
Entered into eternal rest on April 5, 2022 in Atlanta, Georgia. Loving wife of Gregory L. Brown, Esq. Dearest mother of Damali E. (William) Bond and Ahmed A. Brown. Cherished grandmother of Zoé, Élise and Juliette Bond. Also survived by a host of other relatives and friends. Friends may call at THOMAS T. EDWARDS FUNERAL HOME INC., 995 Genesee Street, Buffalo, NY on Friday, April 15, 2022 from 5 PM - 7 PM. The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 16, 2022 11 AM - 12 Noon at St. John Baptist Church, 184 Goodell Street, Buffalo, NY where a Celebration of Life will immediately follow. Interment Forest Lawn Cemetery. Please share condolences and reflections online at www.thomastedwardsfunrealhome.com
Memories and Condolences
for Yvonne JAMES-BROWN
Jessica James
May 3, 2022
Words can't describe my heartbreak I am feeling right now after hearing this news. Yvonne was my dance teacher at BAVPA from 1998-2003. She taught me Dunham technique, afro-Caribbean dance, and I learned about influential people of color who have paved the way in the Performing Arts Dance industry. She went above and beyond for every student at BAVPA, whether they were in her class or not. It's shocking to hear about her passing. Mrs. James-Brown will be dearly missed. My hearts and prayers are with Damali and Ahmed, as well as every single one of Mrs. James-Brown's loved ones. Until we meet again Mrs. Brown. Rest in Peace.
LaMoyne Taplin
April 27, 2022
Sincere condolences to the Brown family. I'm so very sorry for your loss.
Linda Griggs
April 19, 2022
My heartfelt condolences to the family. Praying for strength and comfort for the family.
Lyne A Westbrook
April 17, 2022
Lyne A Westbrook
April 17, 2022
Sending my condolences of prayers love & peace to the family. My memory of Yvonne is from dances classes @ the School of Movement & Positive Thought once located in Buffalo, NY. The dance classes were taken in conjunction with other courses @ the University of Buffalo where I attended. I will always remember her smile and encouraging words.
Samuel P. Capen Garden Walk
April 15, 2022
We will remember Yvonne´s devotion to her community as well as the energy and positivity she brought to the many tasks she took on to make life around her brighter. Condolences to the James and Brown families.
Gilda Sherrod-Ali
April 15, 2022
My deepest sympathies to her husband, children, grandchildren, family members and Black Dance Workshop family. She was a wonderful human being.
Gilda
Kenneth and Sharon Holley
April 14, 2022
Our sincere sympathy to Greg and the Brown family in the transition of Yvonne. May her memories sustain you as you move forward.
Sharon Roberts
April 13, 2022
We will all miss Yvonne's smiling face and contagious wonderful attitude. She was a great talent, respected teacher, and a remarkable colleague. My deepest condolences to her family and all the many lives she touched.
Anne Flansburg
April 13, 2022
Sympathy and prayers are extended to the family and friends of Yvonne. She was a teacher who showed her love and respect for each student, and brought out the best in each. May she rest in peace!
Eileen
April 13, 2022
I taught with Yvonne at Performing Arts and always appreciated her talents, gifts and professionalism. My condolences to her family and friends.
Karima Amin
April 12, 2022
Seeing her smiling face takes me back to our undergrad college days at UB and brings me forward to more recent times. Parties....teaching....and building community shine a spotlight on a life well-lived. I hope the family finds comfort in those stories.
Jennie Brotz
April 10, 2022
I was a student of Yvonne's at Performing Arts. She touched the hearts of so many people. Thoughts and prayers to her family at this difficult time.
Yvonne James-Corley
April 10, 2022
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
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