Yvonne Driggs Gittman

Yvonne Driggs Gittman obituary, Chase City, VA

Yvonne Driggs Gittman

Yvonne Gittman Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wood Funeral Service - Chase City on Jul. 12, 2025.

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Yvonne Driggs Gittman, age 63, of Clarksville passed away July 11, 2025. She was a dedicated manager of Care Advantage/ Team Nurse for over 20 years. Yvonne is preceded in death by a daughter, Holly Gittman; life partner, Robert Foster, Sr.; stepson, Robert Foster, Jr.; and parents, Harry & Sudie Driggs. Surviving are her children, Kelly Medlin (Clay), Shannon Foster, Brigitte Foster (Jesse), Jessica Foster, Deborah Olson (Terrance); brothers, Clifford Driggs (Kathy), Harvey Driggs, Phillip Driggs (Patsy), Randy Driggs (Lucille), Lewis Driggs, Tony Driggs (Lisa); sister, Joan Smith; 14 grandchildren, 11 nieces and nephews, several great and great great nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Wood Funeral Service Chapel 6:00-8:00 p.m. Monday. Funeral services will be held at Wood Funeral Service Chapel 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, July 15, 2025 with interment following in Woodland Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mecklenburg County Cancer Association, PO Box 94 Clarksville, VA 23927. Wood Funeral Service is serving the family. Condolences may be expressed at www.woodfuneralservice.com
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