During the early morning hours on Tuesday, February 9, 2021, Yvonne Grace Earle (nee Afflick), loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, beloved friend, and Kiwanian passed away. Yvonne was born in Porus, Manchester, Jamaica on April 6, 1939 to Evelyn Lindo and Clement Afflick. She lived in Porus until age 10 and then moved to Hope Bay, Portland where she completed her formal education. She then relocated to Old Harbour and worked at Bodles Agricultural Station. She was raised in the Anglican Church, later converted to the Baptist faith, and, within the past few years, became a member of Community Christian Church, which is non-denominational.
She went to Scotland to pursue her nursing degree, became a registered nurse, and subsequently worked at two hospitals In England. While in Scotland, she met her future husband, Jonathan. On March 19, 1966, she married Jonathan. They raised three children, Kevin, Celia, and Jeremy. During this period, they moved back to Jamaica where she had a thriving career as a nursing supervisor at Seprod Limited in Kingston and, eventually, she and her family migrated to the United States, specifically, Gainesville, Florida. Five and a half years ago, Yvonne and Jonathan relocated to Tamarac, Florida.
Yvonne had a passion for people. During her life’s journey she never met a single person that she did not make feel special. She was always available to visit the sick or help those in need. She was a Kiwanian whose focus is “Serving the Children of the World” and that is just what she did throughout her daily life. She was a Prayer Warrior that over her eight decades of life, prayed for thousands of people. Up until the time that she went to the hospital, she had a list of hundreds that she prayed for on a daily basis. She also loved gardening and could always be found outside tending to her plants. She was known for her intelligence, her love of laughter, her infectious smile, her devotion to God, and her kind, generous, and compassionate spirit.
We have no doubt that Yvonne is in Heaven rejoicing. She was one in a million. She touched so many lives and has definitely left this world better than she found it. She has left an indelible mark. We thank God for blessing us with Yvonne, our Angel here on earth.
Yvonne is survived by her husband Jonathan, her three children Kevin, Celia, and Jeremy, daughters-in-law Nattaliah and Hillary; granddaughter Gabriella; sister Fay Heintzman, brother Granville Afflick, sister-in-law Mary Afflick, sister-in-law Sylvia Lawson, brother-in-law Deryk Wallace, nieces and nephews, grandpup Tobie, and a host of other “sisters”, “brothers”, and too many “adopted children” to count. She fought the good fight, she finished her race with love and honor, and she kept the faith. May her soul Rest In Peace!
A funeral service will be held on Friday, March 5, 2021 at 9 a.m. at the Community Christian Church located at 10001 W. Commercial Blvd, Tamarac, FL 33351.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that donations be provided to her favorite charity, Christmas in July at www.christmasinjulyinc.com. Donations to this charity can also be mailed to 6208 White Oak Lane, Tamarac, FL 33319.
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