From the time she was born, Yolanda was very special to Willie and me.   She came to stay with us along with Lurline when she was very young and at other times in her life as she needed, for varying intervals.   She knew Willie and I always would try to be helpful and supportive of her.    As i became older, she tried to be supportive of me in her Bossy way.
These last few years as her own health declined, she would often call and ask if we could sing some of those old timey hymns together that she had heard and learned when she was a youth in the church.   Singing with her gave me great joy that I will forever cherish.  “Our messenger is gone, but the memories linger on.”    I will miss her.     Verline Simpson, aka Aunt Boo.

I have a lifetime of memories, from you telling the story of how you dropped me as an infant while laughing so hard you were in tears, to us sneaking desserts before dinner, to you and my mom playing match-maker by setting me up with Joe. 

While you are no longer here with us physically, I know we will carry the memories with us until we meet again. 

Love you MOST, 

 Dayreca



Well best friend Godmother to my son also born on your birthday, I’ll miss you so. We had the best times together. You were there for us during the tough times and the best times. Now it’s your time to hear Well Done and walk with the Angels.  
We’ll miss you but continue to celebrate the person you were and the life lessons you bestowed upon us. 

Love you sister
Gret

Your life was my blessing. I will never forget you sister. Rest in peace. Sheri

She had such a greater sense of humor. When I was younger, I remember going over her house and she would make her classic enchiladas, but she called them enchyolandas. 
Love you aunty.

My cousin Yolanda was always a lively spirit with a welcoming smile.   I remember when I first came to Los Angeles after graduating college, I saw myself as the grown adult cousin.  Yolanda always teased me about growing up in a small East Texas town and said she needed to give me some "street smarts" so I wouldn't be so easily taken advantage of in the big city.  Her joy of life was contagious.   Her trademark was sparkling eyes and a bubbly personality.     She easily made friends and made others feel better, even as her life became more and more challenging.    She tried as long as she could to remain independent.   She was a fighter, even when some thought the odds were against her.   I love and respect her tremendously.   She was a very special cousin and person.     I will miss her.
Bettie Marie

Yolanda, You are my first cousin I'm really going to miss you I can remember all the good times back in the day, we all shared together.Rest in peace Yolanda I will always love you,and miss you your cousin Michael

Yolanda you're the sister I never had (smiling) we laughed, cried, got in trouble together,  played jokes and more on each other. Whatever conversations we had we always had something to laugh about before we departed. I will keep those memories dear to me.  I know you are looking down smiling at me saying "What a beautiful place this is cousin" and I'm safe in His arms.
Love and miss you cousin
DeBorah

OBITUARY

Yolanda Richardson Berryman

October 8, 1957 – June 28, 2022

Fairhaven Memorial Park & Mortuary

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