YVONNE ANN CAREY

Yvonne Ann Carey was born on March 1, 1938, in Newnan Georgia. She was raised by
her mother Lucy Neely and grandmother Rachel Neely. She attended Central High
School in Newnan and then matriculated to Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia where
she graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. While at Spelman,
Yvonne met the love of her life, Howard Carey. They married in 1960 and had two
children, Melba Yolanda and Rodney Keith.
Yvonne and Howard relocated to San Diego in 1963. Yvonne worked for the County of
San Diego as a caseworker for the Department of Social Services. Soon after
relocating to San Diego, they joined Bethel Baptist Church, where she was a devoted
member for over 60 years. Yvonne was a Deaconess and was also involved with both
Pearl Frye Circle and the Solace Ministry.
Anyone who knew Yvonne experienced her creative genius through the loving gifts she
gave which included handmade dolls and hair accessories, baking cakes and elaborate
scrap books. Her extreme thoughtfulness was demonstrated by her support of college
students, various charities and her family.
She enjoyed gardening, crafting, walking, shopping, working on puzzles and spending
time with her grandchildren. The thing that brought her the most joy was spending time
with family and close friends through birthday celebrations, holiday gatherings and her
grandchildren’s sporting events. Yvonne will be greatly missed by those who loved her
dearly. She will be remembered for her devotion to God and her gentle spirit.

A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, Loving favor rather than silver and gold.

Proverbs 22:1

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