“Queen of Sheba”
Heather Yvonne Crichlow
Also known as “Yvonnie”
Aged 77
Of Plantain Walk, Clapham, St. Michael entered into rest on Monday, January 20, 2025; retired Hygiene Service-Lady of Rentokil Initial, Barbados.
Daughter of the late Coleridge Brathwaite and Clarissa Stafford;
Cherished wife of Anderson Crichlow;
Loving mother of Ingrid Drakes and Harriet Crichlow;
Beloved grandmother of Charlene Thorpe, Shanna Drakes and Jamal Brathwaite;
Beloved great-grandmother of Chante Thorpe, Romario Smith, Natari Drakes, Rashaè Culpepper, Shakeiya Scantlebury and Cee-Anna John;
Sister of Ann and Tony Brathwaite, Janet Savory, Jane, Ronald and Charles Stafford;
Aunt of Tricia, Judy, Peter, Junior, Jason and David Brathwaite, Jakeba, Akinola and Atiba Griffith, Sheena and Shonique Stafford and many others;
Niece of Sheila Haynes;
Cousin of Philip, Ricky, Marlon and Michael Haynes (UK) and many others;
Mother-in-law of Nigel Drakes and Olwyn Taylor;
Dear friend of Jeff Headley, Emmerson Gilkes, Veronica Layne and many others.
A service to celebrate the life of Heather Yvonne Crichlow takes place at the Chapel of Coral Ridge Memorial Gardens, The Ridge, Christ Church on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 10 a.m.; followed by the interment.
The chapel organist is kindly asked to attend.
Mourning colours are optional.
Wreaths may be sent to Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 no later than 7 a.m.
Relatives and friends may pay their respects at Downes and Wilson Funeral Home, Eagle Hall, St. Michael on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Condolences may be sent to: www.downesandwilson.com
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Donna says
February 6, 2025 at 9:14 amMy condolences to Andy Ingrid Harriet and the rest of the family. Thinking of you all . Aunty Yvonne will truly be missed.. Donna Headley xx
Shawana Cox says
February 4, 2025 at 3:37 pmMy sympathy to the family 🙏🏾🕊️
Donna Williams says
February 4, 2025 at 12:20 pmGood morning I want to express my sincere condolences to her family and friends, she was a very sweet, pleasant lady.