Mrs. Donna Verniece Yates Barrow, age 59, went to her Heavenly Home on Thursday, May 16, 2019. She was the oldest child born to Mrs. Kay Jean Jones Mack and Frederick Lee Yates Sr. on August 22, 1959 in Portsmouth, Va. On November 5, 1979, she was joined in marriage to Aubrey Barrow and to this union four children were born; Timothy (Predeceased), Angel, Kenneth, and Aubrey. Also, she reared Aaron Creekmore.
Mrs. Donna Verniece Yates Barrow was educated at Maury High School in Norfolk. She worked as a CNA for many years in the area nursing homes. She loved her plum lipstick and curly hairstyles. When it came to the family cookouts, she loved her brother’s cooking on the grill. No matter what he cooked, she enjoyed herself. A loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, cousin and a friend to all that she encountered. Donna had a big heart when it came to her family. However, she continued to give her motherly love to La Donna, Ashley, LaWonna and Asiah. She was the Superwoman and Big Mama to all that was in her presence. Her loving smile brought joy to all that she came in contact with. In addition, her favorite singer was Chaka Khan, and her favorite song was “I’m Every Woman”. However, some of her famous nicknames were “Auntie, Donna-Boo, Thunder Cat, and Donna Duck, to name a few.
Donna oldest son Timothy Yates preceded her in death and leaves to cherish her “Homegoing” and her precious memories, husband, Aubrey Barrow; her mother, Kay Jean Jones Mack of Norfolk, Va.; father, Frederick L. Yates, Sr. (Arlene) of Winfall, NC; her daughters: Angel Glass (Marlon) of Va. Beach, Va.; Yolanda Caesar of Ga.; her sons : Kenneth Yates (Delmika), Aubrey Barrow, Jr. (Nicole) , Aaron Creekmore, Elijah Hill and Deshaun Parker all of Norfolk, Va. ; grandchildren: Angel Yates, Marlon Glass, Jr. , Alexzis Glass, Aubrey Barrow III, Amerie Barrow, Prentis Wilson, Destiny Cooper, Kenneth Yates, Jr., Timothy Yates, Jr. ; one sister , Betty J. Mack ( Deceased) ; three brothers Frederick L. Yates, Jr. and Odis Mack of Norfolk, Va.; Quinton Porter( Toya) of Winfall, NC; sister by marriage Krusten McCullen of Hertford, NC , brothers Gerald Armstrong of Norfolk, Va., Cyrelle Armstrong ( Alexis) of Winfall, NC ; sister in-laws: Shirley Sparrow (Deceased), Sharon Simpson (Gary), Regina Williams and Janet Henderson; her best friends (Donna & Curtis Williams) with a host of Aunts, Uncles, Nephews, Nieces, Cousins and close Friends.
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Deli says
May 18, 2019 at 3:07 pmSending heartfelt prayers to your family. Isaiah 25:8..God will wipe your tears away and swallow up death forever.
Maryella Leigh says
May 19, 2019 at 10:28 pmOn behalf of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. of the Iota Nu Zeta Chapter and the Amicae of Elizabeth City we express our deepest sympathy of Arlene and Fred Yates. Know that we stand ready to serve you in anyway that we can.
WALTER & MILDRED A COUNCIL, GREENVILLE, NC says
May 20, 2019 at 11:57 amMayor Fred and Mrs. Yates.: Just learned of your daughters transiition.We were saddened for your earthly loss but we know God will get you through this period of sadness. Remember her legacy and how bless you were to have her in your life . Joy will come. Love to you both.
Pastor Curtis & Cynthia Stallings says
May 21, 2019 at 4:03 pm“Wishing you peace to bring you comfort, courage to face the days ahead and loving memories to forever hold in your heart.” May you be comforted by the outpouring of love and support.”
yolanda caesar says
May 22, 2019 at 9:23 amYou will forever be in my heart love always your daughter yolanda caesar
Miciah Foreman says
May 23, 2019 at 9:08 amI’m very sorry for your loss. You may like to read John 5:28,29. God promises to remove pan and death very soon.
Angela Cooper says
May 23, 2019 at 10:34 amI am deeply saddened by the loss of my daughter’s grandma…Ms Donna was a loving, caring and strong woman…she served her purpose here and now she is at peace with the Lord…I will continue to keep the family in prayer?
Tanisha Williams says
May 23, 2019 at 4:44 pmTo the family of Mrs. Donna who i affectionately called mama. She left a hole in the hearts of all of those who knew her. We shared many great moments together and i will cherish each and every one of them. I will continue to keep your family and friends lifted up in prayer may the peace of God comfort and strengthen each and everyone of you.
lin says
May 26, 2019 at 5:27 amI am truly sorry for your loss, what really comforted me in my time of loss is the scripture@ Revelation 21:3&4 . Which gives us the wonderful promise of God wiping out every tear from our eyes and death being no more. I hope this promise from Jehovah will truly bring your family much comfort at this time. JW.ORG