Johnie Mae "Jackie" Yunkin
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Johnie Mae "Jackie" Yunkin, 64, of Gap, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 14, 2014 at her home. She was the beloved wife of Barry L. Yunkin, Sr. with whom she shared 40 years of marriage. Born in Ashdown, Ark., she was the daughter of the late Ellsworth and C. Estell McFarlin Haines.
She was a 1969 graduate of the Coatesvile Area High School. She worked for the former Victor Weaver Co. which later became Tyson Foods. Jackie also worked, part time, for Weis Markets for over 30 years and she worked part time for the Pequea Valley School District and Brightbill Transportation as an aide.
Jackie and her husband Barry volunteered for their Church, school and community. She was past Vice President of the Pequea Valley Youth Soccer Association and President of the PVIS PTO. She and her family helped to run the snack bars for the PVAA. She attended the Old Road Mennonite Church.
She enjoyed gardening, bird watching, the great outdoors and family vacations at Ocean City, MD. She loved spending time with all her friends but most of all with Jay and Cathy Riehl of Gap and Alvin and Ruth Lapp also of Gap.
She is survived, in addition to her husband, by two sons; Lawrence Yunkin and wife Dana of New Holland and Barry "BJ" Yunkin, Jr. and wife Tamara, two grandchildren; Kirstin and Nick, three siblings; Iris, wife of Rob Hoskins of Honey Brook, Eveline McCachren of Morgantown and Raymond Haines of Parkesburg and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three brothers; James Douglas, Roger Lee and Ronald Haines Sr., one nephew Ronald Haines, Jr. and one niece Joanna Yunkin.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 11am from the Old Road Mennonite Church, 5795 Old Philadelphia Pike, Gap, PA 17527 followed by interment in the adjoining cemetery. Family and friends are also invited to attend the viewing at the church on Tuesday evening from 6 to 8pm and also Wednesday morning from 10 to 11am.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made directly to the Wilde Funeral Home, Parkesburg, PA to help defray funeral expenses.
Condolences
My sincere apologies for the
My sincere apologies for the loss of your loved one goes out to the entire family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. May she soar high with the Angels and rest easy <3
You were more then a good
You were more then a good friend, you were a mom to me. I love you very much and I miss you. GOD got a special angel when he got you. I will never forget all the great times we had. You will always be in my heart. Until we see each other again. I will look out for Barry, BJ and Lawrence. I love all of you.
Endless Giving
My thoughts and prayers are with the Yunkin family. I may not know all of you but I know that Jackie was and endless GIVER. I believe whe sould give anyone she knew or didn't know, the shirt off her back. God love you Jackie Yunkin!
Remember when she moved in
Remember when she moved in near us and BJ was little. Had fun bowling with her and Barry on Sun night league even though it was a short time. She always had a smile for u even when she was not feeling well. Will miss her as a neighbor and friend. God has another angel!
Sorry for your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for the YunkIn family. Sorry for your loss. She was a giving person. She will be miss by all.
Gonna be missed by many
Jackie was a friend on and off the bowling lanes. I have known Jackie basically all my life, basically since I was in diapers Barry worked with my dad for years up at Garden Spot Bowling Center. (which unfortuantely is no longer there) I loved Jackie like a mother. She kept me and BJ straight when we were at each other's necks while bowling tournaments together. She actually laughed hysterically at the graphics when they put in the new systems at Garden Spot. Oh the memories we shared. She never bowled as much as Barry, Lawrence, and BJ bowled, but she did her share of bowling as well. It's not that we will say goodbye, it's more like See ya Later. She's up with my mom now, having a blast. RIP Jackie, you will definitely be missed!!!!
Prayers
So sorry for your loss. I remember her making me laugh when she worked at the bowling alley. Prayers to you and your family.
Barry my heart goes out to
Barry my heart goes out to you and to give you strength. Jackie was a amazing strong loving woman. She will be greatly missed.
Until we meet again my friend...
My deepest sympathies to the family....
I have many memories of Jackie and no matter what the situation was or how she felt she always had a smile, an ear and a caring shoulder to lean on. She helped me at a time when she was dealing with so much grief herself... In a cold waiting room or at the bowling alley with my step Pop Kim Smale; she was a light for me at a time when I pray I also helped her... She was in short an awesome woman who loved many, especially her family!!!
My heart is with you always, Tina Davidson
I will miss your crazy butt!!
My condolences go out to the family for your loss. I was trying to think of how long I have known you, and it was a long time. I believe it was when I started bowling when I was a boogie bowler, and I was in elementary school. I believe Barry was a mechanic there, or maybe a bus driver. It was forever ago! I will miss you. We have lost contact over the last couple years, but ran into you guys and got caught up. I will miss you girlfriend... Say hello to my aunt Brenda for me..see you sooner or later. ..
Barry and Family,
Barry and Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your wife's passing. We will be praying for you during this difficult time. Howie and Mary Lou
An amazing lady!!
My deepest sympathy to you all. I feel very blessed to have known Jackie for so long. She was a wonderful mother n friend. Jackie was always there for everyone amytime. God has definitely gained An amazing angel to watch over all of you!!!
She will be deeply missed.
Barry and Family; Eve and
Barry and Family; Eve and Family;
I wanted to let you know how sorry I am too hear of Jackie's passing. My thought and prayers I will be with you in this difficult time.
Judy McKee Killian
jackie
Thank you for ur thoughts n prayers hope to c u soon
I will miss you
Goodbye Jackie, I will miss you. I worked with Jackie at Weis and always enjoyed talking with her. She was always busy doing something for others and enjoyed it so much. God bless you all and heaven is rejoiceing because another angel has arrived. Praying for you
Jackie Yunkin
Dear Barry and family,
We send our love and condolences to you. We are very sad to hear of Jackie's passing. We know she is in heaven.
Love,
Emily, Chris, Laurie Haines and family
Never Good-Bye
Barry and Family
It's never good-bye.! It's we'll see you someday. There is a poem called Miss Me - But Let Me Go . It's very beautiful. I'll see that you get some copies. Jackie would like this poem because it tells us how we need to go on with our lives after our love ones leave us. Our prayers are with you all. Joyce and Lee
"At Peace and Let's Have Fun"
Barry, Lawrence & BJ and ALL the Family I had the pleasure to met through Jackie...
One day Jackie said "I'm at Peace and I want to have Fun".
After ALL the Life's challenges Jackie's "Earthly Self" went through .... I'm sure she is at PEACE AND HAVE FUN.... Barry and Family, Jackie will surely be missed but with so many good times to remember & share. Someday reunion day well happen... Till then... Live, with days of Jackie in your hearts.
the loss of a great woman
You may be gone but you will never be gone from our hearts. You meant the world to my family. We will keep Barry and the Boy's in our prayers as we get to say our good-byes until we meet again. I love you and rip jackie