Yvonne L. Wakeem Milligan

MILLIGAN Yvonne Wakeem Milligan Yvonne Wakeem Milligan returned peacefully home to our Redeemer on Thursday, August 4, 2011 at age 70. Yvonne was born on December 18, 1940 and was a lifelong resident of El Paso, Texas. She graduated from El Paso High School in 1958 and obtained a degree in Education from Texas Western College in 1962. From a young age, Yvonne loved learning and eagerly shared that thirst for knowledge with others. From 1962 to 2009, Yvonne was a first grade teacher for 32 years, taking time off to raise her children in between. She taught not only reading and writing but she gave each child a sense of self-respect and security. Yvonne's impact on her family, students, friends and all those whom she met is unparalleled and she will be remembered by all as one of the most compassionate and faithful persons this community has ever known. Yvonne was also a valuable member of the St. Patrick Cathedral parish and sang in the Choir for over 40 years. She also served as PTA board president and chaplain, and was an alumnus of Delta Kappa Gamma sorority. Yvonne was a devoted daughter and loving mother of two children. She is survived by her sons Charles Milligan, and his wife, Lisa, and Sean Milligan, and his wife, and Jessica, and her grandchildren Madison Sadra, Reilly Charles, Danica Yvonne and Elijah Sean Milligan. She is also survived by her brother Charles Wakeem, his wife Diane, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Salim and Marie Rhey Wakeem , her sister Elizabeth Rhey Grissom, husband Lt. Charles Grissom, and her brother William Rhey. Visitation will be on Tuesday, August 9, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Harding, Orr, & McDaniel Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2011, at 9:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Cathedral. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to El Paso Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure .

Arrangements under the direction of Funeraria Del Angel Harding-Orr, El Paso, TX.