Deputy Yvetta Block

In Loving Memory of Yvetta Block

The world grew quieter on September 12, 2025, as the beautiful Miss Yvetta "Vetta"

Block, a woman of unmatched strength, grace, and love, was called home. Her life was a

radiant example of faith, family, and compassion, and her memory will forever be a treasure

to all who knew her.

She was born on February 3rd in Kansas City, Kansas, to loving parents Sammie

and William. As the eldest of three children and the first of eleven grandchildren, she

naturally stepped into a role of leadership and care from the very beginning. She attended

Fairfax Elementary, continued to Eisenhower Middle School, and proudly graduated from

Wyandotte High School. Her school years were marked by the same warmth, wit, and

resilience that would define her throughout her life.

A loving, strong, and deeply nurturing woman, she had a tender spirit and

unmatched hospitality. Her home was a haven and filled with the aroma of home-cooked

meals, baked treats, and the kind of peace that only she could provide. Whether through a

warm meal or a listening ear, she made everyone feel welcome and cared for.

She had a gift for solving problems before they were even spoken, always attuned to

the needs of others. Her early career in healthcare reflected her compassion, as she

worked as a CNA at Bethany Hospital, where she offered comfort and companionship to

patients-often while navigating her own health challenges with quiet strength.

One of her most cherished roles was working alongside her mother in the bakery at

Price Chopper, where their shared love for baking created sweet memories and lasting

bonds. She later became a driver for railroad crews at Renzenberger, continuing her search

for meaningful work.

In 2004, she found her calling as a deputy sheriff with the Wyandotte County Sheriff's

Office. She wore her badge with pride and honor, serving her community with integrity and

heart. Though she retired in 2007 for health reasons, the impact of her service and the pride

she carried never faded.

She was witty, wise, and wonderfully honest-able to speak truth with a light touch

that made even the hardest truths easier to bear. Her humor was a gift, her timing

impeccable, and her love always present in every word she spoke.

Her strength was nothing short of extraordinary. She overcame every obstacle

placed before her, defying expectations with quiet determination-from becoming a mother

to returning to work despite medical advice. She met life's challenges head-on, never losing

her grace or her grit.

Her faith was her foundation. She prayed with such conviction and tenderness that

anyone listening felt as though God Himself had heard. Her belief carried her through every

season, and her prayers carried others with her.

She gave birth to her best friend, her eldest daughter, Brittany, in 1989, and lovingly

welcomed her "baby" Necey in 1991. Her devotion to her girls was unwavering and evident

in every detail of their lives. She made motherhood look effortless: her daughters never

missed a homemade meal, never felt the weight of her storms, and always received the

very best care.

As a grandmother to five cherished grandchildren, she shone even brighter. They

were her light on the darkest days, and she reflected on that light with equal brilliance. She

nurtured unique bonds with each of them, honoring their individuality and creating lasting

memories filled with love, laughter, and wisdom. Her gift for creating peace, harmony, and

unconditional love within her family is a legacy that will be hard to match, but she knew she

had instilled greatness in her daughters and grandchildren. They will carry her torch proudly,

guided by the love she so generously gave.

She leaves behind her two devoted daughters, Brittany & Shanese, two loving

brothers, John & Uyi, and five treasured grandchildren, Karter, Antonieo Jr., Eryn,

Samieyah, & Brayden. She is reunited in peace with her beloved mother, Sammie, and

father William, her cherished grandmother Elizabeth, and two dear aunts, Erma & Emma,

who preceded her in death.

Her love was a gift. Her life, a blessing. Her memory, a treasure.