Yolanda Lee Riffe

Yolanda Lee Riffe obituary, Clyde, NC

Yolanda Lee Riffe

Yolanda Riffe Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Smoky Mountain Cremations and Funeral Service on Oct. 20, 2025.

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Yolanda Lee Riffe, age 66, passed away on October 9, 2025 at Atrium Health Center in Charlotte NC. She was a native of Waynesville NC. She was the daughter of the late Ronaldo Rodreques Sr and the late Rosemary Rodreques. In addition to her parents, Yolanda was proceeded in death by her loving husband of 44 years Joseph Riffe Sr; daughter Clarissa Riffe; brothers Eddie and Ronaldo Rodreques Jr; sister Benita and Maryanne Rodreques and nephew Skylar Rodreques. Yolanda loved to spend time with her family, friends and her animals.
Yolanda leaves behind her beloved son Joseph Riffe Jr, two grandsons Kristopher and Joseph Riffe III; sister Tina Arrington (William "Pig" Phillips); several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She will be missed dearly by all that loved her and knew her.
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