Ms. Yvonne Nicole Chaney

CHANEY, Ms. Yvonne N. - Age 35, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at University of Michigan Hospital-Ann Arbor, MI. Family hour 10:00 AM Friday, June 6, 2025, at Prayer Garden Church of God In Christ, 3918 Fleming Rd., with funeral service commencing at 11:00 AM Bishop Jerry Givens, officiating, Pastor Kiyuan Thompson Eulogist. Family and friends will assemble at the Church 10:00 AM Friday. Ms. Chaney will lie in state in the Chapel of Lawrence E. Moon Funeral Home, 906 W. Flint Park Blvd., and may be viewed from 12:00 PM-6:00 PM Thursday, with family present to receive friends from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM. Yvonne Nicole Chaney (affectionately known as Von) was born on November 24,1989 in Flint, MI, the daughter of Deborah Chaney and Timothy Rembert. Though she was raised by a village of grandparents, aunts, uncles, friends, and foster families. Yvonne attended many schools in the Flint Community School District. Throughout her time in school she participated in sports like wrestling and other extra-curricular activities. Yvonne received her GED from Davenport Mid City High School. Later, she attended cosmetology school at the Creative Hair School of Cosmetology. There she learned the professional tools necessary to be self-employed as a successful hairdresser for many years. Yvonne had an exceptional gift of braiding and styling hair. She was a meticulous, creative person who took her craft seriously. Yvonne was known for her artistic skills, eye for detail, and dedication to creating unique styles. Her creative expertise didn’t stop at styling hair, she was also skilled at fashion design and interior decorating, which she expressed in her personal style, her home, and in event decorating. She had an innate ability to protect and provide for those around her. She began caring for her younger siblings and cousins at a young age; she took pride in being a big sister, which prepared her to be a great mother to two beautiful daughters, Myelle & Myahn. Yvonne was known for her strong opinions and, at times, fiery temper. While her passionate nature could be challenging, it also made her a force to be reckoned with. Despite her fiery personality, Yvonne was a devoted mother, a loyal sister, and a passionate advocate for what she believed in. Yvonne will be remembered for her unwavering spirit and her ability to make people think. Yvonne Nicole Chaney leaves to cherish in her memory: parents, Deborah A. Chaney of Flint, MI & Timothy Rembert of Atlanta, GA; special father figure, Stanley Langston; 2 daughters, Myelle N. Chaney and Myahn A. Brown; 11 siblings, Lashawn C. and Antwaun D. Chaney all of Flint, MI, Sharonda S. Chaney of Wayne, MI, sister-cousin Mikayla C. Chaney of Belleville, MI, Brittney Dixon of FL, Timothy P. Rembert-Scroggins, Jonathan L. Rembert-Scroggins, Dredrick S. Scroggins, all of Flint, MI , TiLisa M. Scroggins of Atlanta, GA, Aliah Scroggins, James J. (Coby) Scroggins, both of Flint, MI; 6 aunts, Jean E. (Clifford) Shaw of Sacremento, CA, Rosemarie (Lee) Lattimore of Grand Blanc, MI, Yvonne Chaney of Redford, MI and Venetia Petteway of Flushing, MI, Mona Rembert of TN, and Kathy Rembert of GA; 1 uncle, Donnie L. Chaney of Flint, MI; 10 nieces and nephews, A’Laysia M. Turnbow, Antwaun D. Chaney Jr., Jakira Rembert, Joshua Haynes Jr., Kyrie Haynes, Iva Scroggins-Manfoumbi, Cayden Patillo-Nixon, Jacoby Scroggins,Ti’Asia Scroggins, and Achulai Sanders-Scroggins; and a host of cousins and other relatives including god-mother, Nicola Harvey of Flint, MI. Yvonne was preceded in death by her grandparents, Milton Chaney Jr., Velma Lee Henry, Timothy Rembert Sr., and Lydia Pearl Wilson; uncle, Milton Earl Chaney; and cousin, Cydnee Marie Chaney.

Ms. Yvonne Nicole Chaney

November 24, 1989 - May 27, 2025