Yolonda Metrell Blanche

Ms. Yolonda Metrelle Blanche was born on April 9, 1967 to Bobbie Ann Blanche and Robert Young in Yazoo County, MS. She attended Gibbs Elementary and she was a 1987 graduate of Bentonia High School. She accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at St.Paul C.M.E church under the leadership of Rev. Jessie Taylor. On any given Sunday you would find her singing, working as a stewardess or doing the works of a missionary. She was also a member of the S&B Community Choir.She was a faithful member until her health would not allow her to attend.She was a faithful member until her health would not allow her to attend.Because of the love she had for children, Yolondas journey led her to Hinds Community College where she studied Early Childhood Education. It then led her to Yazoo County School District where she worked as a substitute teacher and later to the Bentonia Daycare where she was a caregiver to many children in the community. On Thursday February 14,2019 God sent His angel down to the University of MS Medical Center to tell Yolonda to take up her bed and follow him home where her crown awaits. He said to tell her that she has a long white robe that has been fitted just for her and reserved a spot in the choir. God said to tell her that my son has prepared her mansion and it's ready for her to move in.