Yvonne Furnish

Yvonne Lois Furnish, 94, of Florence, Kentucky, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14, 2024. She was born on June 13, 1930, in Elsmere, Kentucky, to the late Edwin J. and Bessie L. Zitt (née Skirvin).

Yvonne was known for her love of jigsaw puzzles, bingo, and word searches, which brought her great joy. An exceptional cook, she dedicated many years to serving as a cook at Lloyd High School. In her later years, she kept busy working at her son’s bakery. Yvonne was actively involved in her community, serving in the VFW Auxiliary 6423.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Harold S. Furnish; her daughter, Denise Furnish; her granddaughter, Kelly R. Tanner; as well as her siblings: Leonard Zitt, June Pohlman, Ruth Jackson, Elsie Roberts, Louise Lyons, Betty Day, Janet Spence, and Charles Zitt.

Yvonne is survived by her children, Linda (the late Robert) Henry, Diane (the late Lee) Tanner, Billy (Janice) Kincaid, Connie (Dwight) Emerson, Bobby (Barb) Kincaid, Anna (the late Bob) Adams, and Janice (Ray) Whitaker. She leaves behind a cherished legacy of 20 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great-grandchildren, along with numerous family members and friends who will miss her dearly.

In loving memory of Yvonne, contributions may be made to the VFW National Home for Children, 573 S Waverly Rd, Eaton Rapids, MI 48827.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Newcomer Funeral Home, Northern Kentucky, located at 4350 Dixie Hwy, Erlanger, KY 41018. A funeral service will follow at 1:00 pm, with a graveside service taking place at Forest Lawn Memorial Park.

The family would like to invite friends and family to the VFW, 4435 Dixie Highway, Elsmere, KY 41018, for a lunch and gathering. 

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