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YVETTE MANSON Obituary
YVETTE RENEE MANSON (Age 47)
Died suddenly on Sunday, October 7, 2012. The devoted wife of Delharty Manson, she is also survived by son Delharty Manson, II; mother Corrine East; sisters Ingrid East and Sherelle East; and a host of other relatives and friends. She served as Director of the Jr. Gospel Inspirers and President of the Psalms of Praise Choir at the Alfred Street Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday, October 12 from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m.; a musical tribute will begin at 10 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11 a.m. at the Alfred Street Baptist Church, 301 South Alfred Street, Alexandria, VA 22314; 703-683-2222, Rev. Dr. Howard-John Wesley, pastor. In lieu of flowers, please make a monetary donation to the Alfred Street Baptist Church Foundation, with "Manson" in the memo section of the check. The donation will go toward the educational needs of son Delharty II.
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Memories and Condolences
for YVETTE MANSON
Cynthia Gibbs
November 10, 2012
We are sorry for your lost and may god be with you and your family each and everyday
Mary Douglas
October 16, 2012
Sorry forgot to sign my name to the message left on October 11, 2012, where I shared that Yvette sang for my husband funeral and also my daughter wedding.
A very special lady who gave so much to the world. Mary Douglas--- Redeemer
CARLTON RAINEY Class of '83
October 13, 2012
TO THE MANSON FAMILY, IT HAS SADDEN MY HEART TO HEAR OF YOUR LOSS. SHE WAS A GREAT FRIEND IN HIGH SCHOOL AND I WILL TRULY MISS HER. TO DEL, WE HAD A BLAST GOING TO THE SINGING EVENTS AND YOU GIVING US RIDES THERE.
October 13, 2012
Del my thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. Hold on to our Maters hand and He will see you through! Sincerely,
Phyllis Coleman DC#12
Constance Clarke
October 12, 2012
My prayers are with you and your family during this hour of sadness. Hold on to the Masters hand.
October 12, 2012
To Delharty (Del) husband of Yvette, Delharty Manson 11 son of Yvette and Mrs. East mother of Yvette, and all other family members, I take this time to express my condolences on your lost. I will always love and rebember her as a friend, a singer, and a loving person to those who came in contact with her. She gave her all to the Almighty through song and drama. Yes, we all will miss her; but we should remember that while here she impacted us so that she will always be with us. God loves her and you. Please be blessed and hold on the God's unchanging hand. Love from Mrs. Gwendolyn Thomas (Gwen T. from St. Paul AMEC, Newport News, Va.
James Winters
October 12, 2012
Del,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your son. Yvette was a good and loving person from what I know of her during the time you spent at Redeemer. I am deeply sadden to hear of her passing. But if I can be of any assistance to you please don't hesitate to call. God be with you, your son and family in your time of grief.
Love Your Christian brother,
James
shelby jones
October 12, 2012
MY PRAYERS GO OUT TO YVETTE FAMILY....I SADDEN BY THE NEWS....
Rosetta Yarborough-Terry
October 12, 2012
Yvette, I will truly miss all the great times we spent together, especially the liturgical dances and Praise 150. And I truly enjoyed performing in your play as Aunt Millie - it was fun and I thought I would never learn my part. :) I will never forget you - and may the Lord watch between you and me while we are separated one from the other - Amen.
Lisa Johnson
October 11, 2012
My deepest sympathy to my Aunt Corrine and the Manson Family. My cousin Yvette was the sweetest person you could have ever met for see touch alot of people with her grace and voice. You will be missed. To my Auntie, I'm sorry that I wont be able to make it to the services but you are in my heart.
I love you!!!
Karen Cabbagestalk
October 11, 2012
Yvette My Friend, My Sister
From the day we first met, we knew that we would be FRIENDS. I will forever be grateful of the things we've shared and have done :). WE knew we appreciated and respected each other because we said that always to each other. From the time we met with the Herndon Singers thru the many artist,the churches, to our continued friendship with Praise 150 to our last conversation a week ago you will always be present.
See ya later Love ya
as we always did. X O X O
Bunny Payne
October 11, 2012
I didn't know Mrs. Manson personally, but remember her beautiful spirit, voice,& her talent when working with the kids. My thoughts and prayers are with Mrs. Mansons family, friends and all that she touched. May GOD continue to strengthen you!
Linneall Naylor
October 11, 2012
Ms.Yvette had such a wonderful, angelic spirit.We always had something to laugh or chat about in the morning. Her cheerful presence and humor was contagious. I will always remember her smile and laughter.May peace be with the family...
Gilbretta (Jill) Ashton-Jones
October 11, 2012
I remember as if it were yesterday when Yvette met with me and the director of music at Alfred Street Baptist Church to discuss becoming the
director of the junior Gospel Inspirers because I was moving to North Carolina.I could hear the delight in her voice as she talked about teaching young folks to sing. We ended with Yvette lifting up a powerful prayer. It was exciting for me to see from afar how she ministered in music, by taking the choir to another level. You are blessed to have had such a phenomenal, wife, mother & daughter in your life.
I know she's singing with the heavenly Gospel Choir, "What a Mighty God we Serve."
You will always be remembered in my prayers.
Gilbretta Ashton-Jones, (Jill)
Watts chapel Missionary Baptist church, Raleigh, NC
Former director of the King's Kids
Alfred Street Baptist Church
Billie Brown
October 11, 2012
I'm deeply saddened by the death of Ms. Yvette. She was such a blessing to all of us, especially the children. I extend my deepest sympathy to her husband, son and other family members. You will be missed.
Joi Deadwyler
October 11, 2012
She will be missed, it's going to be so sad for her not to be with us this Christmas....
Alverta Hickerson
October 11, 2012
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Yvette left a lasting, loving impression on all who met her. She will truly be missed.
Renee Mitchell Paxton
October 11, 2012
Another sweet angel has ascended to heaven. Yvette and I performed in many musical productions, but one that stands out, Ain't Misbehavin' by the Theater Alliance of the Capitol Hill Arts Workshop(1997), singing "That Ain't Right". Yvette poured her heart out in that production and that's the way I'll remember her, a vibrant beautiful spirtit with a God given talent. My prayers will continue to be with the family as you celebrate her life on tomorrow...gone too soon.
October 11, 2012
My deepest sympathy to the Manson family in their time of grieving. Yvette was indeed a very nice and talented lady, I remember when she was a member of Redeemer Church, she lead the choir, she loved children and music, I remember so clear that she sang for my husband funeral, and would not take a penny for her devine deed, this is what Yvette is made of, kind, devoted, and a songbird from God. Yvette is already missed,I know she is already singing for God and all the Angels. Stay strong family, as that is what Yvette would want.
Lauren Haymon
October 11, 2012
I will keep you in my prayers
everyone always love you
you did wonderful job with the
kids we will miss you.
Carolyn Dixon
October 11, 2012
To the Manson family, May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. I know she's directing the heavenly choir. She was such a lovely lady who really loved the Lord and had a sweet, sweet spirit.
Lauren F.
October 11, 2012
I will always miss my cousin Yvette. She was more then an angel, she helped raise my sister and I by spending time with us every weekend, taking us on family trips, giving us guidance and introducing us to christ in a major way for fifteen years. Once you met Yvette you would never forget her. She left that impression on you through her talents, her personality, her voice and mainly her heart. She had a spirit bigger than life. She loved her family and the children she directed musically and liturgically over many years with an unbelievable committment. She was a motherly spirit and an honest soul. I will be forever thankful to her for giving me confidence, support, self respect and learning more then anything to love who I am, just the way I am. With all my heart and mind I will always miss and love you cousin Yvette!
Lauren F.
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