Castalia, NC
Funeral services for Yvonne S. Jefferson, age 71, who died on Sunday, March 15, 2026, will be held Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:00p.m from the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel, Louisburg, NC. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery, Hollister, NC.
She is survived by one daughter, Wakenda Peace (Christopher) of Castalia, NC, two brothers, Michael Silver (Tammy) of Nashville, NC and Howard Silver (Glenda) of Hollister, NC, her mother-in-law, Dorothy Kearney of Queens, NY, three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Viewing will be held at the Richardson Funeral Home Chapel in Louisburg, NC on Saturday, March 21, 2026 from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
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Rev. Linda H. Taybron
Praying God’s blessings on your Family,
Deaconess Wakenda Peace and family, we know these are difficult days!
We humans can’t help but miss our love ones. But we can remind ourselves of how blessed we are to have had our love one for so many close and wonderful days.
Yes, it hurts us left behind. Even our Lord a Savior Jesus Christ who is the only one who had the power to change things, and yet even Jesus, wept!
I pray you can take comfort in the fact that, for our love ones, to be absent from the body, is to be present with the Lord.
They live! They live on not only in our hearts and memories, but they live with our heavenly Father as well.
I know that might sound cliché but it is our hope.
Jesus said, I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. John 11:25-26
We believe this!
Christ our Lord died to give us the gift of eternal life. Praying 🙏🏾
With Love, Deacon Haywood and Pastor Linda Taybron
Julie Mitchell
Dearest aunt Cookie,
You will be missed by many and always remembered for your positive outlook on life, acceptance of all who entered your home. Always cheerful and thoughtful and dedicated to your family (including extended family). You were the best cook and the banana pudding was my fav.
You beamed with light and love. I’m so thankful for you and the love for my daughter Alexis Richardson. Happy for the times spent together and the last visit with your sister Lula. You are in the arms of the Lord but will always be remembered for the most true and authentic, beautiful woman I know.
Prayers that God will keep your family always at peace. Until we meet again.
Love you sweet lady ♥️
Julie Mitchell
Dearest aunt Cookie,
You will be missed by many and always remembered for your positive outlook on life, acceptance of all who entered your home. Always cheerful and thoughtful and dedicated to your family (including extended family).
You beamed with light and love. I’m so thankful for you and the love for my daughter Alexis Richardson. Happy for the times spent together and the last visit with your sister Lula. You are in the arms of the Lord but will always be remembered for the most true and authentic, beautiful woman I know.
Prayers that God will keep your family always at peace. Until we meet again.
Love you sweet lady ♥️
Shauna Davis
To Wakenda and family, sending my deepest condolences and sympathy during this difficult time. May the peace of God give you all peace and comfort today and in the days to come. Love to you all!
Corine Lynch McCann moody
Cookie you always inspired and challenged me to make good grades in school. We had lots of good times playing together and talking about our boyfriends when we were kids. Rest in Gods hands until we meet again. Love you couz.
Lillian C
Cousin Cookie you have always been kind and loving to both me and my mom. Grandma Lillie always spoke highly of you and we loved you dearly. R.I.P. dear cousin …gone but never forgotten.