Clarissa Painter Yama Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Clarissa Painter Yama (Clemmons, North Carolina), who passed away on April 19, 2026, at the age of 89, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Clarissa Painter Yama to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Roby Painter and Clara Painter; and her husband George Yama. She is survived by: her siblings, Cozie Cooley (late Harry), Eloise Plavney (late Cedric), Steve Painter (Patsy), Sankey Moore-Painter (Terry) and Zeno Painter (Barbara); her daughters, Debbie Mansfield and Donna Changela (Atul); and her grandchildren, Gracyn Mansfield, Mallory Mansfield, Brianna Rodriguez (Robbey), Clarissa Changela and Dylan Changela.
In honor of Clarissa, memorial contributions may be made to Trellis Supportive Care, Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home.
