Final arrangements entrusted to Emanuel Funeral Home-Teague.

Services will be held:

Saturday, August 29, 2026

11:00 AM

Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

1402 Elm Street

Waco, Texas 76704

Dr. Jimmy D. Hunter, Senior Pastor

Pastor Michael McElroy, Officiant/Eulogist

Burial:

Mt. Calm Cemetery

Mt. Calm, Texas

Viewing will be held:

Friday, August 28, 2026

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Emanuel Funeral Home-Corsicana

Saturday, August 29, 2026

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church

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Yvonne Kostella McWilliams was born on May 11, 1951, in Waco, Texas, to Willie Wright and Imadean Greenwood. She was raised in Waco, where she graduated from Waco High School. She later continued her education at Paul Quinn College, proudly earning her degree.

Yvonne devoted 25 years to a fulfilling career in Education, touching countless lives with her patience, wisdom, and gentle strength. Her life was deeply rooted in faith. She worshiped at Toliver Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Waco, Texas, and Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Fort Worth, Texas. She was married to Marron McWilliams, Sr., and one child was born to that union.

On August 17, 2026, in Dallas, Texas, at the age of 75, Yvonne peacefully departed this earth. She is preceded in death by her parents, Willie Wright and Imadean Greenwood, along with numerous beloved family members and friends who now welcome her home.

Yvonne leaves to cherish her memory her son, Marron McWilliams II; daughter‑in‑law, Demetris McWilliams; and her granddaughters, Ella McWilliams and Jada McWilliams. She also leaves behind a host of family and friends who will miss her dearly and continue to honor her legacy of faith, kindness, and love.