Ms. Yvette B Shockley

Washington, D.C.

As a child, Yvette was diagnosed with diabetes which she learned to manage and conquer for over 50

years. Yvette received her GED from Franklin, and began a 31-year career in the federal government.

She retired from the United States Department of Agriculture Forest Service in 2019 after being put on

dialysis to maintain her health. Yvette was a multi-talented woman who was passionate about any

activity she dedicated her time to including rooting for the Washington Redskins, bowling, playing cards,

singing, and writing poetry. More than anything, Yvette loved her family, her friends, and any baby she

had the chance to meet; she loved kids and enjoyed watching them grow up. She had a deep

appreciation for any blessing bestowed upon her, big or small, and would always try to help others see

the miracle of God’s work each day.

Yvette departed this life on Friday, January 31, 2020. She was preceded in death by her mother

Carmelita Witherspoon, her nephew DeAndre Galloway, and her grandmother Beatrice Galloway.

She leaves to cherish her memory her father, Robert Kirby, daughter, Angie Galloway, sister, Zina

Galloway, sister, Lisa Hayes (Michael), nephew, Brandon Galloway, and the sunshines of her life, Ariale &

Ariaunna Hill, and a host of other relatives and friends.