Yvonne's Life and Legacy

" For I am now ready to be offered, and the time of my departure is at hand. I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing."

II Timothy 4:6-8

Yvonne Shuna Caraway was born on August 17, 1967, in Simpson County, Magee, Mississippi. She was the 12 ^th of 12 children born to Archie Vol and Lillie Caraway. She attended school in the Jefferson Davis Public School District.

On August 20, 2015, Yvonne was united in Holy Matrimony to Michael Jefferson of Laurel, Mississippi. She was an exceptional wife and homemaker. Having no children of their own, Yvonne was given to caring for her nieces and nephews. Yvonne was gainfully employed by Sanderson Farms in Collins, Mississippi as a Quality Control Manager.

Yvonne's Christian Journey started at an early age. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age. Yvonne was a Quartet Singer and sang all over South Mississippi and beyond.

Yvonne peacefully transitioned from this life on Sunday, July 10, 2022, at 2003 Ellisville Boulevard, Laurel, Mississippi. She was preceded in death by both parents, Archie Vol Caraway and Lillie Jane Caraway; two brothers, R.C. Caraway and A.C. Caraway; and three sisters, Kattie Roberts, Mattie Lee and Cellistine Young.

She leaves to cherish her memory: five sisters, Ernestine Wilson, Marihelen Caraway Edmonson, Brenda Stewart, Linda Caraway and Yvette Caraway; one brother, Gary L. Caraway; and a host of nephews, nieces, other relatives and friends.