Laura Yvonne (Caldwell) Covington

Mrs. Laura Yvonne (Caldwell) Covington, age 86 of Sanford, NC transitioned to eternal rest on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC.

The Obituary

On Thursday, August 15,2024, God visited his Angel and gave her, her wings at Duke Cardiac Center and said, “come with me”.

Yvonne, aka Sis was born July 24, 1938, to the late Coley and Katherine Caldwell. She was the second oldest of six children.

She was married to the late Samuel Covington and to that union was born one daughter, Myra Lynne.

She grew up and remained a faithful member in Ward Memorial Church.

She was faithful in attending Sunday School, morning worship, and Nelzie Toomer Missionary Circle. Her passion was singing which she did from age 12, in the Sunlight choir, until roughly a few months ago. She served as Manager of the Sunlights for several years. She was very dedicated to her faith and no limit to her serving. She loved God and her church family.

 She worked as an inspector for the U.S. Government until her retirement.

She was pleasant and loving to all. Her family was her top priority, she was the Matriach, and served that position well. She loved her family.

She leaves to cherish her memories, her loving daughter, Myra Lynne, (Maurice); grandchildren, Rodney, La Kristyn (Antrell); great grands, TreShun, Patrick, Talyah, Kamron, Liam, and Devonte; sisters, Emily and Elsie; brothers, Coley (Irene) and James (Donna), of Sanford, NC; one aunt, Janice Toomer (Theodore); god daughter, Kia Perry; god siblings, Vivian Green, Carrie Johnson, Chandra Rodgers, Maureen Jefferson, and Marva Jefferson; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

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Professional services entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home - Sanford, NC