Yolanda Marshall

October 2, 1959 - August 19, 2018

Yolanda Stevenson Marshall was born October 2, 1959 in Detroit, MI to the late Ira and Olivia Stevenson. Yolanda graduated from Denby High school and earned an associate’s degree in accounting. She worked in Accounting for Kmart Headquarters for 30 years. She was affectionately named YO YO for her humorous ways. Yolanda accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior and was baptized by the Late Pastor Carl Hughes of Bethel Baptist Church East in Detroit, MI. She was also a faithful servant at Temple of Faith Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Rochelle Davis. Yolanda married the love of her life Darell on August 18, 1990. He preceded her in death.  Donald and Darell Jr. are the off spring of this union. The family relocated to Dallas TX in 2006. She continued to fellowship and serve at New Creation Bible Church under the leadership of Pastor Billy J. Bell.  She served in many capacities such as: Usher Board, Sunday School Teacher, Jail and Prison Ministry, Director of Hope Coalition CWJC, Food Prep Coordinator for both Dallas Cup and World Changers Ministries, as well as Awana Book leader.  She was an active and committed participant with Sparks Ministry.  Yolanda loved to study, her passion was to know the word in plain detail. One of her many gifts was teaching. She was very often asked to mentor new members and those interested in taking their bible studies and knowledge to higher levels.  Yolanda was an avid reader, always choosing reading over TV. She was also a great bowler and loved to Ballroom dance with her husband. Yolanda made her transition home with her love ones at her side on August 19, 2018. Yolanda leaves to cherish her memories her loving sons Donald and Darell Jr. Three Grand Children Kaja, Te’a, and Laila.  Her Step Mother Debra Stevenson. Brothers Ira Stevenson who preceded her in death.  Winston Stevenson, and Brian (Monique) Gaskin. Sisters, Denise, Carol, Wanda, LaVerne, and Felisha (Ron). Best Friend Rochelle Glover. Along with Brother in Laws Robert, Thomas, Terry and Tracy.  Sister in Laws Sharon (Thomas), Janita (Yurel) and Dorothea.  A host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews, nieces, family and friends.