Yvonne Handy Obituary

The passing of Yvonne Handy of Magnolia, Delaware occurred on September 7, 2026. Yvonne, born on July 14, 1941, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Yvonne Handy to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Thomas Carr Handy and Gladys V. Gale; her former husband Jesse O'Day Hughes, Jr.; and her granddaughter Menick Johnson. She is survived by: her daughters, Machelle Watson (Jesse), Daphne Griffin (Leonard) and Dr. Jessilene Corbett (David); her stepdaughter Maria Price (Dion); her grandchildren, Candace Price, Steven Corbett, Christopher Corbett, Dr. Douglas Purnell, Jr., Cameron Corbett, Jaden Corbett, Xavier Price, Dr. Jesse Thomas, Matthew Watson, Marinda Williams and Jamar Purnell; her nephew Gregory Glover; and her nieces, Marceline Brooks, Monica Valentine and Starr Purnell. She is also survived by 32 great-grandchildren; several great-great grandchildren, other nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives, in-laws, and friends.

Visitation was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM at the First Baptist Church (528 Booth St, Salisbury, MD 21801). A funeral service was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the same location. A burial was held on Saturday, September 12th 2026 at the Springhill Memory Gardens (27260 Ocean Gateway, Hebron, MD 21830).