She was a member of Florida Avenue Baptist Church for over 70 years. Her early employment began in retail working for Frank R. Jelleff's, Furs by Norman and Neiman Marcus. After a period of retirement, she returned to work in the banking industry in 1973 and retired in 1991, as head teller at the White Oak Federal Credit Union in Silver Spring, MD. She met and married, Roswell Dilworth and from this union, they were blessed with one son, Roderick Dilworth. This marriage ended in divorce. She later met and married, Arthur B. Harris in November 1971.
Yvonne was preceded in death by her beloved brother, Byron W. Berry and two sisters, Event C. "Teenie" Berry (twin) and Atheline H. Douglas; her loving son, Roderick Dilworth and devoted husband, Arthur B. Harris.
She is survived by a loving granddaughter, Patrice A. Jackson; a devoted sister-in-law, Edith M. Berry; and a host of beloved cousins; nieces; nephews; other loving relatives and friends.
Per Mrs. Harris’ request, there will be no memorial or funeral service. Interment Fort Lincoln Cemetery’s, Garden of Ascension.
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