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Lemmie Yancey Obituary

LEMMIE L. YANCEY Gary, Indiana On October 30, 2007, Lemmie L. Yancey, 72 years old of Gary, transitioned to her eternal rest. Lemmie Yancey was born March 12, 1935 to Winford and Jesse Williams who has preceded her in death in Phillips, Mississippi. Out of that union Lemmie had 5 brothers: (2 preceded her in death, Elder Sam and Roy Williams), Elder Lincoln (Sharon) Williams of Buffalo NY, Robert (Zenota) Williams of Gary, IN, Winford (Catherine) Williams; 3 sisters: Bernice Hughes of Lansing, IL, Selena Sanders of Los Angeles, CA and Viola McElroy of Gary, IN. The Williams family moved to Gary, IN where Lemmie confessed belief in Jesus Christ at an early age and was a faithful member at Williams's Chapel Church of God in Christ in Gary, IN. Lemmie graduated from Roosevelt High School, Class of 1955. Lemmie was joined in marriage on September 23, 1955 to Harrison Milton Yancey who has preceded her in death. Out of this devoted love of 52 years, 6 children were born: Carlethia Yancey (deceased), Derrick Yancey of Indianapolis, IN, Harrison (Aquanita) Yancey IV, of Gary, IN, Haakon (Unice) Yancey of Schererville, IN, Carmelita (Kenneth) Austin of Beltsville, MD and Dudley (Leekoshia) Yancey of Indianapolis, IN; 13 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; nieces, nephews and a host of relatives; and sisters and brothers in Christ, and friends who dearly love and will miss her. After being a housewife for 14 years, Lemmie entered the workforce for US Steelmill September 10, 1969 and retired after 25 years of service. Lemmie Yancey's life was devoted to being a good Christian, loving wife, mother and grandmother of which all were achieved by the grace of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Visitation, Friday, November 2, 2007 from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Guy & Allen Funeral Home, 2959 W. 11th Ave., Gary, IN. Family hour 6-8 p.m. Funeral services Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at Williams Church of God in Christ, 2201 Tennessee St. Gary, IN. Interment Oak Lawn Cemetery. Professional services rendered by Guy & Allen Funeral Directors, Inc.

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Published by Post-Tribune on Nov. 2, 2007.

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MABLE OATES,CLINTON

November 16, 2007

MY DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO THE YANCEY FAMILY. IAM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF YOUR MOM. MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO ALL OF YOU AT THIS TIME OF NEED .KEEP THE FAITH .AND MAY GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.

Mark E. Scoggins Sr.

November 5, 2007

To The Yancey Family,

My sincere condolences on the loss of Mrs. Yancey; she was like a mother to me and always treated me with kindness and sincerity. As I reflect on Mrs. Yancey's life, I think about all the times our parents were there for us concerning anything; I can remember when I would talk to Mrs. Yancey about something before I'd talk to my parents because I knew she would tell me the right thing to do or how to handle a situation. Big Dud, Cookie, Butch, Derrick and Carmelita, you guys know I love you like my family and we are truly grieving in Jacksonville over the loss of your Mother. I'm very sad that I couldn't be there but know that I was there in spirit. GOD BLESS THE FAMILY

Mark Sr., Johnnye Kaye, Ariana, Alexandria, Montana, Mark Jr. and Jason

Russell Davis

November 3, 2007

To the Yancey/Williams Family,

You all are in my prayers as you mourn the loss of Mother Yancey. Her life and devotion to God will be remembered, and her service to God at Williams Chapel. May God be with you in your loss.

Earl and Kim Stanton

November 3, 2007

Truly we mourn with you at this present time. But JOY and COMFORT are sure to come to you all.

Jeff & Anitra(Neachy) Lewis

November 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Jeff & Anitra(Neachy) Lewis

November 3, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Eloise Terry-Wilson

November 2, 2007

You have our deepest sympathy, from the Terry's family Eloise, Thomas I,
ThomasII, Karen, Valerie, and Tyrone
God Bless your family. May God give
you comfort and strength during this time loveya

Valerie Terry-Gaither

November 2, 2007

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Linda Harris-Webb (classmate)

November 2, 2007

To Harrison Yancey IV and family,
May God bless each of you with strength and comfort. You all are in our prayers,
Larry B. and Linda O. Webb

Alfreda Jones-Brodie

November 2, 2007

To Harrison Yancey IV and family,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of your beloved mother. Our prayers are with you during this most difficult time.
The Roosevelt High School Class
of 1977, Alfreda Jones-Brodie (President)

Jeanette, Ben, Melisse Holmes

November 2, 2007

We were so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Elder Ortney R Edwards

November 2, 2007

To Yancey Family,

I would like to express our heartfelt prayers and condolence to Yancey Family in the time of your loss. "Earth has no sorrow that heaven cannot heal." Surely Mother Yancey was a "Saint" that we will truly miss. God bless you'll.

Elder Ortney and Missy Leiliani Edwards and Children's

Apostle Roy Lawson

November 2, 2007

The Lawson Family sends to you comfort measures and bereavement support, which will be initiated by the Lord, Himself!
To Derrick, Butchey, Cookie, Dud, and Carmelita: "Be strong in the Lord and in the Power of His Might"

ANGELA RUTH-MCGEE

November 2, 2007

HARRISON, I PRAY THAT GOD HOLDS YOU
AS WELL AS YOUR FAMILY IN HIS HANDS.
CONTINUE TO STAND STRONG MY BROTHER.
KNOW THAT PRAYER HEALS ALL. I LOVE
YOU LIKE A BROTHER.

Deborah (Pope) Anderson

November 2, 2007

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Joyce Hill-Smith

November 2, 2007

To the Yancey family remember there is no sorrow that God cannot heal. I want you to know that my prayers are with you and your family.

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