Yvonne elizabeth (smitherman) vestal

Yvonne Elizabeth Smitherman Vestal joined her Lord Jesus in Heaven on Saturday, December 27th 2014 as she was surrounded by the warm love of her family.  Yvonne was born December 11, 1929 to the late Wade and Mae Smitherman.  With her parents, she was preceded in death by her Husband, Harvey Vestal; siblings, Gypsy Holcomb , Sallie Taylor,  Alta Reece, Alton Smitherman, and Wade H. Smitherman, Jr.; Daughter-in-Law, Phyllis Vestal, and stepson Jerome Vestal.   She is survived by children, Sandra Whitaker (Bob); Tommy Vestal (Kathy); Becky Anderson (Dan); Steve Vestal (Carol);   Suzy Logan (Randy);  Pam Wilson (Barry); Ruth Vestal (Jerome’s wife); and many wonderful grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Yvonne was a gentle, sweet mother and grandmother who cherished her children and adored her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Her favorite pastime was being with her family but she also loved listening to gospel music and growing beautiful flowers.  Mom is greatly loved and will be missed tremendously.  A celebration in memory of her life will be held on Tuesday, December 30th, 2014 at Freeman Street Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, with Rev. Bob Whitaker.  The family will receive friends at 11am with the memorial service starting at 12:00. She will be buried at Forbush Friends Meeting in Yadkin County at 3pm.​ Condolences may be sent online at www.salemfh.com.