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Yvonne Nesbitt Obituary
She was a member of Cove Creek Baptist Church. Yvonne was a loving wife of 62 years, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and sister. She was a self-taught talented artist who captured the love for her family in the portraits she painted of them. She loved flowers and cooking new recipes. She loved her family more than anything, and in her time of sickness, they brought her joy and comfort. She will be deeply missed and welcomed into Heaven.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tom R. Giles; mother, Florene Giles; sister, Vickie Dale Phillips.
Yvonne is survived by her husband, Cecil Nesbitt; children, Debbie Knight, Pam Baker and Susie Dunn; grandchildren, Derek (Beth) Knight, Austin (Lyndi) Dunn, Jason (Stephanie) Knight and Coty (Adam) Teague; great-grandchildren, Payton Teague, Mason Teague, Laiden Dunn, Kamden Dunn, Bryant Knight, Adelyn Knight, Jaxon Knight and Bree Knight; brothers, Norman Giles and Rickey Giles.
Pallbearers will be Derek Knight, Austin Dunn, Jason Knight, Adam Teague, Payton Teague and Mason Teague.
Special thanks to Dr. Ndibe, H.O.A.A. of Gadsden, The Cancer Center, Dr. Layla Wren and Kindred at Home.
The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday at Williams Southside Funeral Home.
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Rebecca Giles Shaneyfelt
October 17, 2019
I'll miss our pictures (of each other) we took, it was always so fun. Not to fret, Pam has taken your place in this tradition. I'll forever miss you sweet aunt. I'll see you soon but untill God calls for me will you do me a favor? Please tell mama (Linda) I love her and will see her soon. Oh what a happy reunion we will have. I love you aunt Yevonne.
Rodney Lancaster Family
September 15, 2019
We loved you from the day we met you...You will be greatly missed by many on this earth but will meet again " in the blink of an eye " So sorry for your family's loss..
Richard Bradford
September 13, 2019
Pam sorry to read about your loss. Thoughts are with you.
Louis & Becky (Jones) Martin
September 13, 2019
Debbie,
We are sorry to learn of the loss of your mom. We are keeping you and the entire Nesbitt Family in our thoughts and prayers. May sweet memories of your Mom and cherished moments ease your pain.
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