Dr. Yvonne Diana Smith Chess was born Feb 8, 1950 to Herschel and Annie Smith Sr. She was a graduate of 33rd Avenue High School in Gulfport, MS. She would go on to continue her education receiving a BS in from Xavier university (New Orleans, La) and her Doctorate of Pharmacology from Mercer University(Atlanta, Ga).

She served as Director of Pharmacy in various hospitals and retail locations throughout the 5 states she was licensed in.

Dr. Chess was a true believer of our Lord and savior Jesus Christ. She was a life long member of Morning Star Missionary Baptist Chuch, when she accepted the Lord at age 9.

She is proceeded in death by her parents the late Herschel and Annie Smith Sr., Sister in law Faye Smith , Nephew Richard V. Smith, 3 angel babies, and beloved fur companion Spinky.

She is survived by brother Herschel Smith Jr., daughter Sabrina Chess, beloved family friend and stylist Rishelda White, and best friend Ms. Lucille Roche. All of Gulfport, MS

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