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Yvonne Johns Obituary

JOHNS YVONNE IONE JOHNS On Sunday, December 28, 2008. Loving and devoted sister of Beverly Johns Vick (James); beloved niece of Olice Johns of New York. She is also survived by nieces, Wendy Willis and Kristal Vick; two nephews, Christian and Zachary Vick; a cousin, Karen Lee; other relatives and friends. Ms. Johns will lie in state at Asbury United Methodist Church, 11th & K Sts., N.W., Monday, January 5, 2009 from 10 a.m. until funeral services at 11 a.m. Interment Quantico National Cemetery, Thursday, January 8, 2009 at 10 a.m. Services by STEWART.

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Published by The Washington Post on Jan. 4, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Yvonne Johns

19 Entries

Adelbert James

January 14, 2009

I first met Yvonne about three years ago and I enjoyed chatting with her. She had such a lovely smile and a beautiful spirit. She will be greatly missed. My deepest condolences to her family.

Carol Dell Grant

January 8, 2009

To the Johns Family,
I first time I met Ms. Yvonne was nearly seven years ago. When I met her I noticed her beautiful hair--it was gorgeous and I told her that.

Yvonne was truly a classy lady--She will be missed by all who loved her, dearly.

Patricia Thompson-Reid

January 8, 2009

I willl always remember her smile, and her willingness to support efforts to improve the health of minority populations. My prayers go out to her family and loved ones.

Theresa Potts

January 8, 2009

I always admired Yvonne Johns and liked her. She was genuine. She was also strong and a happy person. We need more people like her. My condolences to the family and friends. Her life was an example to what it means to help someone else.

Charmen Crawford

January 8, 2009

My prayers and condolences go out to the family of Yvonne. I met her in 2001 while working to support minority health initiatives. She was a kind a genuine person with a great personality who was dedicated to public health.

Denise Robinson

January 8, 2009

I am very saddened to hear about the passing of such a dynamic woman and tireless champion for those with Kidney Cancer. I enjoyed working with Yvonne and her kidney foundation. It was a joy to get to know her and feel as if by working alongside, I was also contributing in a small way to the cause. She will be greatly missed.

George Roberts

January 8, 2009

I will miss Yvonne's smile, and consistent source of support. She was so giving.

To her family, I know that your loving memories of Yvonne will add to the comfort that God offers you during your time of grief.

With deepest sympathy,
George W. Roberts
CDC

Imani Ma'at

January 7, 2009

Yvonne Johns was a rare jewel whose dedication to public health and life in general as well as her overall composure and strength were a model for all of us to follow. I will truly miss her but know that her spirit and light shine on. My deepest condolnces to her family and other loved ones.

Karen Bouye

January 7, 2009

My condolences to the family of Yvonne Johns. Yvonne was a true professional and a trailblazer for her causes. Yvonne will be truly missed.

Claude Marie Colimon

January 7, 2009

Please convey my sincere condolences to Yvonne's family. I met Yvonne about 10 yr ago when I joined the Office of Minority Health and I will always remember her gentle smile and kindness.

Renee Hall

January 7, 2009

I was very saddened to hear of Yvonne's passing. Since I've been in OMH I knew Yvonne as a strong woman, very professional, and always positive and cheerful. She was also a soro and will be truly missed by all who had the good fortune to know and work with her. God always takes the best. Rest in peace... "Skee Wee"

Maryalice Omokeye Moses

January 6, 2009

I would like to extend my condolences to Yvonne's family. It was a joy to know Yvonne and I am grateful that I was given the opportunity to work with her as a board member on the YYK Foundation. She was always full of hope, inspiration and dedication toward kidney cancer research. I pray that her legacy will continue and I know her spirit of caring and giving will always remain with me.

William Mayfield

January 6, 2009

I would like to extend my condolence to the family. We have all lost a great friend and health warrior. I hope that we can somehow connect and keep the work going that she started through the Yvonne Johns Kidney Found. She has laid an excellent foundation in the Atlanta, D.C. and Maryland areas. We will miss her. We will never forget her. Her spirit will live through all that she touched.

Mary Bowers

January 6, 2009

I met Yvonne soon after she began her tenure in the Office of Minority Health. She was in Atlanta and I in Dallas. She was also a soror. You could not meet a kinder person...her voice was always soft and she always had a smile. l

Cheryl Boyce

January 6, 2009

We were fortunate to know Yvonne and benefit from her expertise and commitment to improving the health of minorities. Her warm smile and cheerful personality will be missed.

Vickie Mays

January 6, 2009

I was saddened to learn of the loss of Yvonne as she was definitely a bring light in the fight for eliminating health disparities. That bright smile and upbeat approach of hers will be missed but much remembered as a spirit that lasts in all of us who knew her.

Nathan Stinson, Jr

January 5, 2009

I am glad I had the opportunity to have lunch with Yvonne a few weeks back. In our conversation she never talked about her personal challenges. Instead she focused on the great work of the Yvonne Johns Kidney Foundation (www.yjkfoundation.org). She certainly lived the Foundation's vision: "Search for the Cure - Never Give Up". Although her physical presence is gone, her spirit lives on in the memories of those who considered her a friend.

Karen Lee

January 4, 2009

Miracles do happen.

Gwen Tolbart

January 4, 2009

I was so blessed to know Yvonne and hold her in my life as a dear and special friend for many years. She was special in my life and I will miss her dearly. My condolences to her family with strong prayers for healing their hearts. Rest in peace my friend.

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