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Obituary For Yolanda Yvette “Vette” Rudd Canada
Funeral service for Yolanda Canada, 53, of Opelika, AL, will be at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, February 6, 2025, at Southside Church of Christ, 405 Carver Avenue, Opelika, AL, 36801 with interment in Rosemere Cemetery, South Long Street, Opelika, AL, 36801, Brother Willie Whack will officiate.
Ms. Canada, who passed away Saturday, February 1, 2025 at her home in Opelika, Alabama, was born August 25, 1971 in Dallas County, Texas.
Public viewing will be Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Ms. Canada will lie in repose at the church one hour prior to the service.
She leaves to cherish her precious memory: daughter, Crystal (Bernard) Rudd Sanford of Opelika, AL; devoted companion, Clarence James of Opelika, AL; stepdaughter, Andrea Gunnings of Opelika, AL; three grandchildren, Caytlynn Martin, Jorie Sanford and BJ Sanford all of Opelika, AL; two step-grandchildren, Jakera Davis and Josiah Freeman both of Opelika, AL; father, W.C. Rudd of Dallas, TX; bonus mother, Mary (Melvin) Driver of Opelika, AL; three sisters, Pamela Bradford of Dallas, TX, Kimberly (Charles) Benford of Opelika, AL and Arnicia Driver of Birmingham, AL; two aunts, Lynda (Roy) Morris and Daisy Tidwell both of Opelika, AL; two uncles, John Tidwell and Eddie Tidwell both of Opelika, AL; special sister-in-law, Shawounder (Tony) Samuel of Opelika, AL; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and the Southside Church of Christ Family.
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My deepest condolences to the family. May you find comfort in his words. Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning. Melody Scott & family
My sweet niece you fly with the Angels now. You will be missed.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sorrow and grief. But God is still in control and has never made a mistake. He is our comforter in times like these and knows what we need even before we ask. We are only a call away if you need us. God bless.
My Yolando Im truly going to miss you. Who gone be tough on me with phase 10 when im stuck on phase three. My song bird my auntie. Get your rest songbird. I love and miss you..... Nene
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. Vett you will be dearly missed. So full of life and loved to dance. Dancing in Heaven now girl. I met you 30 years ago and we worked together for years we had some good laughs. Roll Tide!! ~Frances Allen and Family~
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