YVONNE BRENDA ILER was born on February 21, 1945 in Baltimore County, Maryland. She departed this life on April 11, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Louis Edward Her and Audrey Mae Iler. She grew up in Baltimore City and graduated from Carver High School in 1962. She worked at City Hospital (now Bay View Hospital) in South Baltimore for over twenty years, and then worked in the Baltimore school system until she retired. Yvonne had a hearty, boisterous and infectious laugh, a quick wit and a no-nonsense attitude that belied the soft and generous heart that lay beneath the tough exterior. She was tenacious, stubborn, fiercely independent and outspoken, but she loved just as fiercely and deeply. She had a giving, open heart and a positive attitude about life. She doted on her children and grandchildren and loudly and proudly boasted about their many accolades, accomplishments and achievements to anyone who would listen. Although her family was poor, she grew up in a home filled with love and music and siblings that she loved to mother and boss around. Many times she could be heard singing to her favorite oldies' loud and off key, but enthusiastically and exuberantly. Before talcing ill, she was a superb cook and family members would frequently find their way to her house on Sunday evenings for a delicious home cooked meal; which she happily and generously served up to anyone who stopped by. Everything she cooked was exceptional, but her specialties were legendary... ribs, fried chicken and macaroni and cheese would draw friends, family and neighbors from far and near. She loved the Lord and was a true and faithful Servant. Even when she was no longer able to read the bible herself, she took comfort in having her favorite passages read to her. To celebrate her life, she leaves a loving family: her three sons, Alphonso Futtrell, Garland Moss and Chissell Iler; her grandchildren, Jayde* Futtrell, Joever Futtrell, Jayvierre Futtrell, Danielle Iler and Kayla Iler; sisters, the late Audrey Iler-Covington, Danise Dorsey and Deane Carlers; two brothers, Lewis Iler and Grafton Iler; brother-in-law, Jimmie Carlers; daughters-in-law, Catherine "Cathy" Futtrell and Angie Iler; and a host of nieces, great-nieces, nephews and cousins from Baltimore, Maryland and Charlotte, North Carolina.