Yolanda Yvette Williams was born on March 31, 1968, to the late Jarl Lee Wade, Sr. and Geraldine Wade.

Yolanda excelled in many things but chose to begin her career as a Registered Nurse. She was a member of the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ.

Yolanda later met and married Claude Edward Hafford and to this union one son was born, Ja'Coty DeShun Hafford Wade.

Yolanda was a funny, loving person who loved to spread love and cheer everywhere she went.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jarl Lee Wade, Sr., and Geraldine Wade.

She leaves to cherish her memory her son, JaCoty Hafford Wade (Veretta); grandchildren, Kynsleigh and Adrian; siblings, Sharon Hafford (Harvey), Jarl Wade, Jr. (Trina), LaTonya Thomas (TJ); a dear friend closer than a sister, Marya Fletcher; special aunt, Patsy Sylvester; a special host of nieces and nephews, Dadron Wade (Jeanette), Devin, Jaylon Wade, Ahkia Caraway, Starla Wade, and Trevon (God-son).