Yolanda Vanessa Burton

Yolanda Vanessa Burton, 49 of West Helena, formerly of Hazen , passed away on September 18 at her home.

Yolanda was born on Monday April 4, 1977 in Little Rock, Arkansas to Deborah Burton.

While growing up in the Hazen and Humphrey communities, Yolanda attended both school districts. She also attended Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in DeValls Bluff, Arkansas.

Yoland was a former employee of Helena Fish Marlet in Helena. She also operated a neighborhood candy and snacks shop called the "Sugar Shack" from her own home throughout the years.

Her mother Deborah Burton, and her maternal grandparents Sammy and Mary Burton all preceded Yolanda in death.

Survivors are: two sons: Ray Burton and Markiston Burton both of West Helena, AR; her daughter Tyra Burton of West Helena, AR; her grandchildren: Kyon Burton of Carlisle, AR; Rai'Nyia Otis, Emori Burton and Iyannah Burton all of West Helena, AR; two brothers: Franklin Burton of Little Rock, AR; and Antwan (Tina) Burton of Heber Springs, AR; her sister Patricia (Mike) Mosby of Hazen, AR; her step father William "Bill" Brockman of Russellville, AR; and a host of uncles, aunts, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday morning, October 10 at 10:00 AM at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church, 456 East Walnut Street in DeValls Bluff with Reverend Willie Shelton serving as eulogist. Interment will be private. Professional services provided by C.J. Williams Funeral Directors and Cremations of Brinkley (870) 589-5036 email: williamsfuneraldirectors2022@gmail.com and web address: www.williamsfuneraldirectors.net <http://www.williamsfuneraldirectors.net>

The pallbearers are Corey Kelly, Marquis Burton, Antwan Howard, Ray Burton, Franklin Burton, and Tyra Burton.