Lavonia Bell Link Obituary
The family of Lavonia Bell Link of Melrose, Florida announces her passing on August 31, 2026. Lavonia, born on April 6, 1929, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Lavonia Bell Link to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Raymond Griffis and Della Dickerson Griffis; her husbands, Elmo Yarbrough and Richard Link; her grandchildren, Daniel Seypura, Jessie Yarbrough and Austin Yarbrough; and her siblings, Gussie Hardee, Charles Griffis of Everett Griffis, O. W, Vernon Griffis and Roy Griffis.
She is survived by: her children, Maria Seypura (Teddy) and Clifford Yarbrough; her brothers, Robert "Bobby" Griffis and Franklin Griffis; her great great grandchildren, Dale Yarbrough (Sally) and Derrick Yarbrough; her grandchildren, Wynston and Walker Hilliard; her daughter Elise McNew (Daniel); her grandchildren, Myles and Maryn; her stepgrandson Randy Everett; her children, Jordan Shepherd, Dr. Sarah Power and Erica Pepper (Barry); her grandchildren, Owen and Brilyn Pepper; Danielle, Hunter Yarbrough, Bailey Hilliard (Zachary) and Kelly Yarbrough. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, and friends.
Viewing was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 at 10:00 AM at the Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home Chapel (340 E Walker Dr, Keystone Heights, FL 32656). A graveside service was held on Friday, September 4th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Eliam Cemetery (821 State Rd 21, Melrose, FL 32656).
