Yolanda D. Lemieux Obituary (1956 - 2023)

Yolanda “Bumpsy” Denise Dillon Lemieux, a native of Vacherie, La and a resident of Baton Rouge, LA transitioned from her earthly life to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 5, 2023 at the age of 67. All the pain and suffering Yolanda endured was finalized. Yolanda was born on August 17, 1956 in New Orleans, LA to the late Louis and Leotha Dillon of Vacherie, La. She was united in marriage to the late Donald Lemieux. Yolanda gained a passion for the Lord at an early age. Her faithful walk began at First Baptist church of Vacherie, La. After leaving Vacherie, she served as a faithful Deaconess for over 17 years at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church pastored by Rev. Fred Jeff Smith.Yolanda's passion was knitting and crocheting. One could expect some type of knitting from “Bumpsy” on a special occasion. Yolanda was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Lemieux; parents, Louis and Leotha Dillon; siblings, Sarah D. Lewis, Kathleen Batiste, Audrey Harrison, Langford Anderson, and Ronald Dillon; brothers-in-law, Norbert Armant, Ronald Batiste, and Lawrence Harrison; nephews, Qualyn & Wayne Dillon, Antonio & Tremaine Harrison. Yolanda’s favorite scripture was Psalm 23: The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures; he leadeth me beside the still waters. She adored the sweet hymns of How Great Thy Are and Amazing Grace. Her favorite saying was “Come here little Rascal.” Yolanda’s memories will forever be cherished by her son, Shawn Anthony Williams and grandson Abraham Williams. She was a motherly figure to her bonus daughter/caretaker Melinda Davis along with her six bonus grandchildren and was the godmother of Zaki LeRae Mitchell and also leaving a host of nieces and nephews to cherish her memories. Yolanda was the loving sister to Carol Armant (LaPlace La), Warren (Aleen) Dillon, Alvin (Chandra) Dillon of Atlanta Georgia, and Donna D. Webb of San Francisco CA. Yolanda also formed a special sisterly bond with Vernell Neff. During her short term illness she formed a special bond with her niece W.Marie Clayton of Laplace, La who was the overseer of her affairs. There will be a gathering of friends and family on Friday, October 20, 2023 from 2-5 pm at Treasures of Life Funeral Services. A celebration of life honoring Yolanda “Bumpsy” Denise Dillon Lemieux will be held on October 21, 2023 at Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church, 185 Eddie Robinson Sr. Dr., Baton Rouge, LA 70802. 9am visitation, 11 am service. FINAL VIEWING prior to service. Interment to follow at First Baptist Church Cemetery in Vacherie, La. Final care and professional services are entrusted to Treasures of Life Funeral Services, 315 E Airline Highway, Gramercy, LA 70052. “When Someone You Love Becomes A Memory, Their Memory Becomes A Treasure”