Sara Yvonne McCall

Beloved rest in peace Soror Jane Marie Merritt Rolle

My family moved to northern VA in the early 90s and my siblings and I attended Silverbrooke Elementary where Ms McCall was Principal. We were reminiscing as we do at least once a year or more, and she came up in our memories. I did a search to see if she was still around and found out she'd passed a few years ago. She left such an impression that we speak fondly of her still. She was the Queen of purple, firm, and pragmatic. She is missed and we are saddened that she's no longer with us to be the beacon of light that she was. Our deepest but belated condolences to her family and friends.

We celebrate the life of S. Yvonne McCall and the legacy she leaves. She touched the lives of many while serving as a professional educator at various levels and locations. She was a visionary whose educational mission matched her values of striving for excellence. I was fortunate to work with Yvonne at two Fairfax County Public elementary schools. Over a span of thirty plus years, she became more than a colleague, mentor, and role model. She became a loyal and supportive friend forever. I am rich beyond measure because of her "Purple Magic." May her family be comforted to know that Yvonne was admired and loved by others who care. Sincere Condolences, Camille Brown

Yvonne was a vessel of light and energy for all who knew her. As an educational leader she loved and nurtured success and remained committed to excellence. It was a sincere pleasure working together as school principals and being Sorors. My heartfelt condolences and prayers to her family. Yvonne will be lovingly remembered by all who knew her. Sincerely, Sandra Culmer

Yvonne was an exceptional educator and leader who touched and enriched many lives. I value the time we shared together as school principals. She always shared her creative energy with others and pursued her purposes with direction and tenacity backed by her faith. My sincere condolences to the family. Yvonne's memory will always remain in the hearts of those of us who were privileged to know her.

Again, please accept our deepest condolences for your loss. We have had the pleasure of being in Mrs. McCall's presents while she told stories. Stories that had jaws and stomachs hurting because we were constantly laughing. She will be truly missed. Love the Ervins

Yvonne McCall was an excellent Principal of Glen Forest Elementary School in the 1980's. She was my first Principal when I came to Fairfax County from the DC Public Schools in 1980. She mentored many teachers and always had an encouraging word. Also, she is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and my Soror. We remained friends for many years. Pat Ford McIntosh Neal

Yvonne and Toni came to a coffee I hosted for THIS for Diplomats to teach us how to do the Electric Slide. I asked the group before our gathering if they would like my neighbor, a concert pianist from Georgetown University to give us a recital or would they like to learn how to do the Electric Slide taught by my friends Toni and her mother Yvonne. It was a unanimous vote that they wanted to learn the Electric Slide. So there we were about thirty of us representing at least ten different countries learning the Electric Slide. Yvonne's smile and enthusiasm were infectious and had us all laughing and moving to the beat or at least moving to our own beat.

When Toni and I were first friends I came over to her house with my two girls, ages two and five. Yvonne immediately called to warn Toni that some white children were playing in her backyard.

Perri Green

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