Yvonne Towner

Yvonne (Johnson) Towner, born on October 28, 1943, to Thomas W. and Katie B. Johnson in Pineville,
Louisiana. Yvonne passed away peacefully at the age of 81, at Centennial Hils Hospital, Las Vegas, NV
on June 11, 2025.

In 1962, Yvonne moved to North Las Vegas, Nevada, with her beloved husband, Jerry Towner, where
they built a life together and welcomed three children, Cedric, Bruce and DeAndre. She was affectionately
known as "Granny" to her grandchildren, whom she adored dearly. Yvonne's journey on this Earth was
marked by love, compassion, and her unwavering faith in God.
Yvonne was a devoted member of Victory Missionary Baptist Church; she sang joyfully in the Morning
Glory choir and was a pillar of Faith in her community. During her illness she continued to enjoy Church
services and weekly communion virtually from her residence, Under the leadership of Sean A. Taylor and
the late Dr. Robert E. Fowler.

Yvonne's culinary career spanned over 20 years, working for numerous hotels on the Las Vegas Strip.
Yvonne worked for Clark County School District as a Teacher's Aide and as a Custodian for Clark County
for 19 years. Yvonne retired in 2005. Yvonne enjoyed cooking, spending holidays with her family and
friends, playing Spades, and engaging in lively conversations. She often used a humorous or opinionated
e d g e always expressing her straight forwarded truth and love, in equal measure.

Yvonne's memories live on through her two sons, Bruce and DeAndre Towner; her Grandchildren —Brandi
Unique, Candice Katie, Treavon Sr., Janae, Bruce II (Sarah), Daniela, Marquez, Odum II, Cedric II, and
Darien; Great-grandchildren-Christian, Noah, Gabriel, Zion, Theodore, Elizabeth, Gianna, Leilani, and
Treavon Jr. Siblings; Henry Johnson, Jerald Rashed and Jerone Fay. A host of nieces, nephews, cousins,
Godchildren and friends. Yvonne also cherished her closest friends, Gloria Varra and Jean Sanders. She
was fond of beloved companion/pet Buddy.

Yvonne was preceded in death by her ex-husband Jerry Towner, Son Cedric Towner, Parents; Thomas
and Katie B. Johnson, Brothers; Thomas, Charles, Wallace V. and Freddy Johnson. Sisters; Mary, Lillian,
Lilly B. Johnson, and Martha Jones.
Her legacy is one of love, strength, and authenticity—a reminder that she was truly herself in all she did.
She leaves behind a lasting imprint on the hearts of her family, friends, and all who knew her. We ask that
you remember Yvonne by the way she lived her life and acknowledge the profound impact she left behind.
She will be sorely missed by her family and friends.

Yvonne talks with her Granddaughter about death were "You gotta go; you gotta go. I pray that I've done my
best to do the right things. Hope everything goes right. Lord, guide me and show me the right way. I pray all the
time about Him forgiving my sins—| don't know what I'm doing right or wrong I just pray I do."
Until we see you again, "Granny" —rest in peace. Your essence and memories will forever be treasured.
John 11:25, Revelation 21:4.