Yvonne Barnett Seck

To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die.

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Yvonne Cecelia Barnett Seck, age 90, peacefully transitioned into heaven on October 1, 2025. She was born on Tuesday July 30, 1935, in Marion, Illinois, to the late Edward Nelson Barnett and Christine Miller Barnett. She was preceded in death by her beloved siblings, Edward Nelson Barnett Jr. and Shirley Barnett Campbell.

Yvonne was a proud graduate of Northwestern High School in Detroit, Michigan. She went on to further her education at Central Michigan College, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Sociology in 1959.

Yvonne moved to New York City, which became her home for over 60 years. She was a New York City School teacher who specialized in early childhood education. During her tenure as a teacher, she took great pride and personal interest in her students. Yvonne strived to transform lives by bringing positive energy, creativity, and deep care to the classroom. Her passion for guiding her students toward success left a lasting impression. she remains admired and fondly remembered by generations of students.

While her adventurous spirit carried her across the world, her heart remained anchored in her role as a mother. She was a devoted mother to her son, Manny Seck, whom she instilled the same sense of wonder that defined her own journey.

Yvonne’s remarkable life is remembered by her son, Manny Seck; Lovingly celebrated by her nieces, Gaye Johnson, Dana Mitchell, Paami Disston, Tashi Barnett, and Melissa Stewart; Honored by her great-nieces and great-nephews, Dacia, Che, Shayla, Kristina, Reuben, Joshua, Axel, and Farah; Treasured by a host of great-great-nieces and nephews, cousins, and cherished friends.

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