Yvonne Ladner Culpepper departed this life into God’s presence on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at the age of 89. Yvonne was born and lived in Pearl River County. She completed studies at Pearl River Community College before becoming a legal assistant at the Morse Law Firm, and later founding Culpeppers of Poplarville together with her husband.
Yvonne devoted her life to her work and family. She enjoyed gospel and bluegrass music and loved to prepare food for family and friends. Throughout her life, Yvonne was an active member of Juniper Grove Baptist Church. She was a lifelong reader and enjoyed travelling.
Yvonne is preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Paul Culpepper and her son, Robert Culpepper. Left to forever cherish her memory are her son, Charles Culpepper (Brenda Askew); her daughter, Martha Culpepper Elbers (James); two sisters, Evelyn Sherman and Rita Ladner; her granddaughter, Heather Vines (Edgar) and great-grandson, Jasper Vines.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, April 12, 2024 beginning at 11:00 at Juniper Grove Baptist Church. Friends are invited to join the family for visitation from 9:00 AM until the service begins. Burial will follow at Juniper Grove Baptist Church Cemetery after the service.
