Obituary of Alva Yvonne Whitney

EVANGLIST YVONNE A. WHITNEY Yvonne A. Whitney, transitioned from labor to reward on Sunday, November28, she was 85 years old. One of seven children of Edna and Lescar Forde, she was born and raised in Shermans, St. Peter Barbados, West Indies on Sept 7, 1936. On May 22nd 1958 Joseph took Yvonne Forde as his wife. This marriage produced one son, Wilford Stephen Whitney. Yvonne traveled to the United Kingdom in 1960- 1972 and worked in the nursing field. They travel to the United States where they lived in Brooklyn, NY 1972- 1979 where she worked as a Dental Assistant. Yvonne joined Sure Foundation Apostolic Church 1972 where she received the Gift of The Holy Ghost. She Moved to Central Islip, NY in 1979-1989. Yvonne and her family joined Church of God And Pillar of Zion in 1980 where she was licensed as a Missionary under The Late Bishop John Graham And Missionary Anne Graham. Yvonne and Family served for 20 years. She Preached and worked with the youth. She played the tambourine, sing and loved to cook for her leaders. In 1989 Yvonne and family moved to Springhill, fl. Yvonne Whitney attended Church of God And Pillar of Zion Lake Hamilton, Florida Headquarters under The Late Bishop Obie Lewis Sr. and Jonnie Mae Lewis. Yvonne served as Missionary where She was faithful servant. Yvonne fellowshipped with The Church of God of Prophecy. Yvonne Loved the Lord and every chance she had Yvonne would Minister to the people about The Lord, bring them to Christ and invite them to come to church with her so they can be covered. She leaves her loving memories to be cherished her one son Pastors Stephen( Dominique) Whitney of Tampa, Florida; One Brother Philip( Jessie); one sister Waple Brown; A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. THE TWENTY-THIRD PSALM The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures. He leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul; He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s Sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil; for Thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies; Thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life; and I will dwell in the house of the Lord forever.