Obituaries

Ella Madeline Yessman

Ella Madeline Yessman peacefully went to be with the Lord on Oct. 16, 2017. She was born March 15, 1943 in Belleville, N.J., to David and Rita Reid. Ella was a loved mother of two and had three grandchildren; she will be greatly missed by all that knew her. In her professional life she served the people of Pembroke Pines, Fla., achieving many awards including Employee of the Year before retiring in 2007. After retirement she found joy volunteering at the Fayetteville Animal Shelter and local fund raising events. Ella enjoyed spending time in her garden surrounded by angels, birds and butterflies. Ella was preceded in death by her parents and siblings Georgia, Thomas, Beverly, Mary June, Rita and Joey. She is survived by her daughters, Debi Glass and son-in-law Rich of Cooper City, Fla., Kelly Perreault and son-in-law David and grandchildren P.J., Megan and Corinne of Fayetteville, Ark., and by her brothers David and Archie and sister Patricia. In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to the Fayetteville Animal Shelter or The American Cancer Society. No services are scheduled at this time. Condolences at www.beardsfuneralchapel.com.

Published October 22, 2017

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