Born in Adrian Michigan on January 13, 1931 the daughter of Howard and Viola Smith. Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Russ Walker, daughter Sondra Stoddard, and grandson Jason Braun. Yvonne is survived by her children Gerald (Dorothy) Braun and Ronald (Beth) Braun, grandchildren Michael Braun, Nichole (Todd) Benschoter, and Jeremy (Katie Farrow) Braun, and a great grandson Jordan Braun. Yvonne lived a long and happy life and was surrounded by those she loved until her passing. She will be dearly missed by her family and friends. Yvonne will be laid to rest with a graveside service at 11:00 a.m. on August 30, 2019 in Forest Lawn Cemetery of Dexter, Michigan, under the auspices of Pastor Dan Robelen of Dexter Gospel Church.