Sarah Yelverton

Sarah Lou Yelverton was born to the late Clinton and Mertie Yelverton on June 3, 1939, in Green County North Carolina. On Wednesday, July 15, 2020 she transitioned to her heavenly home.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Brodus Yelverton, Clinton Yelverton Jr. and Roy Lee Yelverton: her sisters, Virginia Yelverton Joyner, Margie Yelverton Wade, and Blonnie Mae Yelverton Gilliam.

Sarah Yelverton received her formal education in Greene County Public Schools.  She moved to Baltimore MD.in 1962 After settling into Baltimore she joined St. Johns Christian Community Church where she sung on the choir. She later attended Watterson skill center where she worked as a private duty nurse until she retired in 2012.

Sarah Lou loved sewing, cooking, spending time with her grandkids and especially making her visits to the casino. She had a big personality and a zest for life. Her family was her prize position she never hesitated to put them first. She had a candid personality, you always knew what she was thinking before she said exactly what was on her mind. She will be truly missed.

Sarah leaves to mourn in her memory; her five children: Mary Yelverton-Benton (Ronald) Anthony Yelverton, Orrick Yelverton (Shawnette), Jacqueline Yelverton, Eric Vice (Candace); Eight Grandchildren; Catina, Brandy, Keon, Tyonda, Erica, Deon, Destiny and Morgan. Great-Grandchildren DeAndre, Andre Jr., Keon Jr, Kinsley Great-Great-grandchildren Madison, DeAndre Jr,

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