She was preceded in death by her husband H. Melvin Johnston and son-in-law Johnny Cook. She is survived by five children: Melanie Cook, Marsha Cooper (Kelly), Mark Johnston (Kim), Matthew Johnston, Mitch Johnston (Laura); nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Yvonne was the daughter of the late Fred Richardson and Ruth Morrow Richardson. She retired from Junior Achievement of the Carolinas after twenty-nine years of service. She was a devoted member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, Charlotte for over seventy years. A longtime choir member, she had managed the media center, taught ESL classes, and served in numerous capacities within the church throughout the years. She had also been active in community and charitable organizations.
Sincere gratitude is extended to Dolores Smith for her dedication and care, along with others, including the staff of Summit Place and Hospice & Palliative Care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Summit Place of Southpark BTR, Hospice & Palliative Care of Charlotte, Woodlawn Baptist Church Charlotte, or to a church of the donor’s choice.
A memorial service to celebrate Yvonne’s life will be held at McEwen Pineville Chapel on October 26, 11am. A reception will follow.
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