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Obituary For Needra Racheal Vincent Yancey

The funeral services for the late Mrs. Needra Vincent Yancey of 85 Valley View Drive, Covington, Georgia, who departed this life on Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Piedmont Newton Hospital in Covington, Georgia, will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. from the Greater St. Luke Baptist Church in Ashburn, Georgia. Burial will follow in the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Shingler, Georgia. Public viewing/visitation will be on Friday from 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. The remains will lie in state at the church on Saturday morning from 10:00 a.m. until the funeral hour. Services may be viewed Facebook Live from the "Shipps Funeral Home" Facebook page or by clicking the Video Stream link on this site's Home Page.

Needra Racheal Vincent Yancey was born on June 15, 1969 in Hollandale, MS. She was the first born child of the late Jesse Collum Vincent and Barbara Ann Stong Vincent. She began her Christian journey as a child at Mount Lula Baptist Church in Rolling Fork, MS.

Needra’s education began at Rolling Fork Elementary School in Rolling Fork, MS. After moving to Ashburn, GA with her family at the age of 10, she continued at Turner County Schools. She graduated from Turner County High School in 1987. She furthered her education by earning her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Valdosta State University in 1991. It was here where she also became a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Because she desired to expand her horizons further, she also obtained a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Kaplan University in 2019.

After graduating from Valdosta State, she later began her career as an Economic Support Specialist for the Turner County Department of Family & Children Services (DFCS) in Ashburn, GA. This initiated her commitment to serving her community. From here, she worked her way up through several roles to her final position with the state as a Quality Assurance Specialist. She dedicated 25 years to the State of Georgia and had the opportunity to serve numerous counties and communities throughout the state. Although she retired in 2019, her mission did not end here. A new chapter in her career began. She began working for the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) as an Emergency Management Specialist in the Public Assistance sector. In this role, she assisted Americans affected by natural disasters throughout the country.

Needra’s heart for service did not begin and end with her career. She displayed her heart for service in multiple areas: for God, for family, and for community. She was a proud lover of Christ and served God in many capacities. She became a member of New Mount Zion First Baptist Church in Ashburn, GA. As a member, she was later called to be and became a beloved Choir Director and Youth Department Coordinator. Her dedication touched the lives of many youth throughout the Ashburn community. Later in 2011, she became a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Shingler, GA. She enjoyed being part of the Choir and Praise Team. During her downtime, Needra loved shopping, singing, watching her favorite TV shows, and spending time with friends and family. Above all of her roles and accomplishments, being a devoted wife and mother was the absolute joy of her life.

She made her transition from this walk of life on Sunday, June 19, 2022 in Covington, GA. This day holds significance not only because it was Father’s Day and Juneteenth of 2022. But also because as a known “daddy’s girl” that happened to be born on Father’s Day, she was freed from this life on the same holiday. She was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Vincent.

Needra leaves to carry her light her mother, Barbara Vincent; daughters, Jacora Smart, Jacolyn Smart (Shelton Smart, Sammy Yancey, Jr.); step-sons, Telvin Yancey, Channing (Ayunna) Yancey; sisters, Mona (Gilbert) Reynolds, Nikki (Tony) Smith; brother, Jeston (Rotunda) Vincent, and a host of loving relatives, friends, Sorors, and colleagues.

Guest Book

Dear Family of Needra, I am a fairly recent addition to the fan-base of Needra Yancey. She was my FEMA contact and helped me submit for COVID reimbursement for the university I worked for. She was amazing! She set up weekly meetings and for about two years, she held my hand as I chipped away at recovering some of the loss due to COVID. Needra was so special and made the experience so very positive, that I applied for and took a job with FEMA. When I arrived in the Harrisburg, PA office on August 1st, the first thing I did was ask about Needra...knowing she had be deployed elsewhere, but hopeful we could connect asap:) Of course, I heard the surprising news that Needra had died. I am so very sorry for your loss. Truly. May your years of positive memories with Needra ease your grief and sustain you during this family transition. Fondly, Amy Esterhuizen

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God's grace and mercy on the family-Creginald Sanders

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We will always cherish Needra and remember her as a calm and peaceful member of our office.

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Jacora, Jacolyn, Ms. Vincent, Mona, and Jonathon, I was so saddened to learn of Needra's passing. I worked with Needra at the Turner Co.DFCS office. Although, I knew her before then, she was always such a beautiful person inside out, with a great sense of humor. She will be missed dearly. To the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers. Shanda Harris

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Jacora, Jacolyn, Ms. Vincent, Mona, and Jonathon, I was so saddened to learn of Needra's passing. I worked with Needra at the Turner Co.DFCS office. Although, I knew her before then, she was always such a beautiful person inside out, with a great sense of humor. She will be missed dearly. To the family, you are in my thoughts and prayers.

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Sending my condolences to the family of Ms Needra Yancey. Benjamin Battey

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Soror, Mona words can not express the sadness of losing Soror Needra. I pray for you and the family during this difficult time. Forever in my thoughts and prayers, LS Tammy #11

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Dear Sweet Needra, the PEACE you so desired is now yours. Rest in it my friend. Cynthia

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My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Needra was a beautiful lady inside and out.

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We Love You! Whitney & Beverly Slaton

- Beverly Slaton

May the sweet peace from our Lord cover and keep your entire family. My friend is in Heaven now resting in God's loving Arms!! She will be greatly missed💕 Sharolyn...

- Sharolyn Spence

Needra you have your wings now... rest on my dear friend. Sharolyn.

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Our love and deepest sympathies to the family. Ullic & Lydia Young

- Ullic Young

Kia Street and Elizabeth Boyd

- Kia Street

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So sorry to her of the lost of such a sweet person. Mona & family ,be strong. My prayers are with you all. Nasalia Hammock Owens

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Sending my condolences to the family of the late Mrs Needs a yancey

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Jacora and Jackie...We are Sending prayers for Comfort and Strength for you and your family. We Love Y'all. Ms. Sharonda Wilkerson & Family

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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