Ms. Yolanda Denise Thomas

Denise and I grew up as neighbors, and we also both grew up in Metropolitan Baptist Church in Suffolk, VA. Denise was a few years younger than I. I can still see her now, standing in the doorway looking out onto E. Washington St. watching people passing by and waving. She was a very sweet young lady. I lost track of her once I graduated. I never had the opportunity to see her as an adult, a wife and mother. I offer my sincere condolences to her family. So sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Travis, my prayers are with you and your entire family.

With heartfelt sympathy my prayers go out to Travis and Bria.I met Denise through our best friend Baron. Denise was a sister to me. Stay strong.

I pray that God sends His comfort and peace to children and family in this time of grief! In Jesus' name! I remember her back high school being one our "school moms" . We enjoyed seeing her and being around her. She truly was a light. May her soul rest in peace. May her children be covered with the protection of God.

Bria, Travis and family, I'm so sorry for Yolanda's transition. She was truly a rare soul—someone who gave love constantly, welcomed anyone with an open heart, and always found a reason to smile, even when life wasn't easy.

Her door was always open, and she was constantly active in the schools and neighborhood to support all the children she could! Her spirit was endlessly generous despite what she may have to give. Yolanda continuously offered kindness, warmth, and a sense of belonging to those she encountered even when she was suffering!

She loved her family dearly and would sacrifice anything for her children and was so proud of those grandbabies. Her memory is a blessing to everyone who had the honor of knowing her and she will be missed. Rest in Peace!

My heartfelt condolences to Travis, Bria, and your family. Yolanda was my dear friend and sister. I met her over 35 years ago when she became my hairdresser. The numerous laughs and talks are too many to recount. The conversations and sweet memories we shared will never be forgotten. May she receive the comfort and peace that surpasses all understanding. Until we meet again my beautiful friend... Love always, Shemetta

My deepest and most sincere sympathy to Denise's family. May she rest in peace eternally.

Robin C. SHS Class of "78"

I will always remember how Ms. Yolanda would welcome me into her home & feed me like I was one of her own from the time she met me. I am forever grateful to have experienced such a beautiful & loving soul. My deepest condolences goes out to her entire family, both blood & chosen. May God grant you Peace & Comfort.

My heartfelt Sympathy to Yolanda family. Yolanda was a very kind caring friend and will be greatly missed. Rest in Heavenly Peace Ms. Emma

Dear Kim and family. We are sending our love and prayers through this time of grief. Love you!

I met Yolanda at the Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church. She was a part of the Culinary staff. In that role she touched many lives. May God's grace and mercy be with the family. Gwendolyn J. West

Denise and I grew up around the street from each other. She was like a "little" sister to me, being that I was three years older than she was. A favorite memory of mine is my "rescuing" 😊 her from having to stay on the front porch as a young girl by getting permission from her aunt to walk with me "uptown".😊 ( most times at her request)😄 RIP Denise.🙏🏼

Prayers and my sincere condolences are extended to family.💔

My deepest condolences to you and your family 🙏🙏🙏

I met Ms. Yolanda because her son Travis was a student of mine. Her spirit was one of humbleness , and very pleasant. Queen I saw you a few months ago, You will be missed God needed an angel and you needed rest. Travis and Bri continue to make your mom proud and know you have an angel 😇 watching over you guy's. ❤️

to Travis and Bria I send my condolences I'm praying for the family ur family is my family we grew up together so ur mom was like my second mom and I will miss her I will miss her personality her smile and when she come into a room she brighten the room she will truly be missed

You stepped into my life and loved me like your own son. Thank you for every sacrifice, every kind word, and every hug. You didn't have to love me the way you did but you chose to. And that choice made all the difference in my life.

You welcomed me into your home on so many occasions over the years. You supported me and Travis through our football and wrestling journeys without hesitation. I'll forever be grateful for the role you played and the love you gave.

In every act of kindness, in every moment of quiet strength, you left your mark. You were truly a blessing.

May your soul rest in peace, and may your spirit live on through all the lives you touched.

By far the best neighbor I ever had and the most caring and supportive Queen I have ever met. I hate I couldn't see you again to give you these pepper plants. You will always be loved and missed mama.

My heart felt condolences to Travis and the entire family. I pray that you all receive the peace that surpass all understanding and that you be strengthened even in this ...

I ask Yahweh to continue to keep this family under his blood. I ask for protection, peace, love, and strength as the healing process begins its lifetime journey. I ask Yahweh to free Trav from anything that is holding him back from severing for the kingdom of God. I ask this in Yahweh name Amen 🙏🏾

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My deepest condolences to you, Travis and Bria, on the loss of your mother. She was like a mother to us all always showing that true Southern hospitality and making sure everyone felt cared for. Her smile lit up every room, and despite all that life threw her way, she faced it with strength and grace. She always made a way, no matter what. I'll always cherish the laughs and memories we shared. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.

You were basically a second mom to me and a dear/close to my family. Always in good spirits and never turned me away. Even when I visited and Travis nor Bria was home, we always sat and talked and you checked on my wellbeing. This news definitely caught me by surprise but I know you're resting peacefully. We're most definitely going to miss you and your energy. Love you

To Travis and Bre my deepest sympathy and prayers go with you all , I will miss my best God Sister/devoted Friend indeed, So stay strong and remember her memories and lovely smile

Our deepest condolences to Bria, Travis, Shay, Maxx, and King we love you all and you are in our prayers during this difficult time. Mama Yolanda always made sure she showed us nothing but love even when she needed rest she loved her family to the upmost of her life ❤️ She would have food and share it with us. She never left without a hug or a smile she would be greatly missed. Keep your head up as I know it's hard. There will be good days and bad days. God has you all in his hands and will continue to guide you and never mislead you. We love you!

Sending my condolences to Bria and Travis. We are going to miss her. She was my first hair stylist when I moved to Ga 40 years ago and we stayed friends all those years. she and my husband had the same birthday and now they have the same going home date. She always had an experience for you. Going to miss our long talk. Travis and Bria keep her memories alive she was someone special. Aunt Brenda

Sending my condolences and Prayers to Bria and Travis and family. This is really a hard memory for me. We've known each other since high school in Suffolk Va. She was a giving and loving person always trying to do for everyone else even when she wasn't feeling well. And making sure her grand children and family had. I will really miss her because we talked all the time when we reconnected, because we lost contact when I went into the military. We last saw each other in Va. last July when we went to seperate high schools class reunions. We texted each other every day we shared scriptures. Her last words to me were" Hi sis not feeling my best this weekend. I'm not complaining just keeping the faith and weathering the storm". She was one warrior and faith walker. She had been through so much. I will miss her calling me "Sis" we shared the same qualities. And we were both born in July. Denise, sleep on my sister take your rest. You can say well done my faithful servant. No more pain. Bria and Travis I know you will certainly miss her. But she's in a better place than all of us. Just strive to get where she is. Love and miss you sis, until we meet again. Your favorite scripture" Philippians 4:13 I Can Do All Things Through Christ which Strengthens Me.

Sending my love to Bria & Travis from me and grandma Rita

Praying for Travis and Bria and the family at this time may god wrap his healing hands around mama Yolanda's family we love yall

Sending my condolences to Travis and his family.. love you Travis and Shay keep yall head up

Others know her as ms Thomas but to me she was my mom she took me in in loved me like her own she always spoke like into me in let me know that my struggles where never my down fall she took me in her home in made me a member of her family with our second guessing it she was always there for me when ever I needed her wether it was just for a hug or encouragement from the Bible she have been there for all my mile stones in my life good or bad she never judged me just loved me I'm forever grateful to have u as the mother figure u where to me in my life u help mold me to be the woman I am today so blessed to a life time of memories with u ma u will truly be missed I love u mama ima continue to make u proud your bonus child

Stay strong 💪 she want yall be strong for her now and she in a better place now bria and Travis is love yall sending hugs and kisses and she will always love by yall carry her in spirit

Thank you for all you've done for me as a kid and adult! I love you. You'll definitely be missed. To my cousins Bria and Travis stay strong & I love y'all.

well this is one one the hardest things iv e had to do in a while. trying to form words to express conduluces of our loved one. i am going to miss u YOyo im so sorry i didnt get te chance to say im sorry,.

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