Yvonne Wilkins

Yvonne Wilkins Sunrise: November 24, 1968 Sunset: May 7, 2026 Yvonne Wilkins of New Haven departed this life and entered eternal rest on Thursday, May 7, 2026. Yvonne was born in New Haven, CT. on November 24, 1968, to the late Ernestine Rambert and Columbus Ray Wilkins, Sr. Yvonne was educated in the New Haven Public Schools system. She later pursued her passion for hairstyling, perfecting her craft while working in beauty salons before eventually serving clients from the comfort of her home. Yvonne also had a caring and compassionate spirit that was evident in her dedication to her work at Advanced Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, where she faithfully served for 8 years. Yvonne found joy in creating beautiful Dollar Tree DIY designs, but nothing compared to the love she had for cooking and bringing family together. Whether hosting girls’ nights out, family cookouts, dinners, or her “Sunday Brunch for 1 through 8,” If you know, you know. Above all else, Yvonne’s greatest love was for her children and her beloved grandson, affectionately known as “Spanky.” Anyone who knew Yvonne could easily see the joy she felt when she was around her kids. Her love for family was unwavering and unconditional. Yvonne leaves to cherish her precious memories: three sons, Quinn Wilkins (Laricha), William Wilkins, and Ernest Harold, all of New Haven; one daughter, Ericka Conner of New London; three grandchildren, Na’im “Spanky” Wilkins, Kylon Myers, and Karter Myers; five sisters, Patricia Wilkins, Tawana Thomas (Kenneth), Tammie McClain, Schanelle McFadden, and Nakeya McFadden; four brothers, Lawrence Rambert, Columber R. Wilkins Jr. (Shirl), Derrick Wilkins (Paulette), and Gregory Rambert (Sarah), all of Connecticut; along with a host of nieces, nephews, relatives, and dear friends who will miss her deeply. Yvonne was preceded in death by her parents; her maternal grandmother, Sallie Mae Franklin; her paternal grandparents, Elijah and Elizabeth Wilkins; and her sister, Debbie Wilkins. Though Yvonne has departed from this earthly life, the love she shared, the memories she created, and the lives she touched will continue to live on forever in the hearts of all who knew her.

Yvonne Wilkins

November 24, 1968 - May 7, 2026