Flora Yvoone Scott Smith, 83, a wonderful soul, returned to her Creator from her Lee County residence on Tuesday morning, Feb. 1, 2022 after an extended struggle with Dementia. Named Flora Yvoone from her Mother, Flora, Yvoone (pronounced Y-von) was born in Golden, Tishomingo County, Miss. on November 11, 1938, one of 8 children of the late Joel Anzley Scott and Flora Holcomb Scott. She graduated from Belden High School in l956. She joined the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church as a young girl. Ronald “Ron” Smith, Sr., a career phone company employee and Yvoone Scott were married at the Mt. Vernon Baptist Church on Dec. 4, l960. They spent their 61 years together in Lee County and in Corinth were Ron was stationed several years. A housewife and homemaker early in life, Yvoone became a master cosmetologist owning The Design Gallery Salon. Her skills were so fine, she was asked to become a teacher at the Jeffie Lyles Academy of Cosmetology in Oxford. With a sparkling personality and being a great “shade tree” therapist, Yvoone was endeared by her many customers and friends. A great listener, she loved people, loved her family and drew strength and purpose from her relationships. She loved playing bridge attaining the coveted “Silver Life Master” designation. Yvoone
A Celebration of Life Service will take place at 1 PM Friday, Feb. 4, 2022 from Holland Funeral Directors-Sadie M. Holland Memorial Chapel with nephew in law, William Riley speaking. Visitation will be from 11 AM-service time on Friday only.
Yvoone is survived by her husband, Ron Smith; a daughter, Lorie Smith; a son, Ronny Smith(Tara) and a granddaughter, Sadie and other relatives. A full obituary will be posted shortly
