Former national netballer and coach Yvonne Williams Willis has passed away. Willis, who played for the Ovals netball team and was the number two goal shoot at the 1979 World Championships in Trinidad, died earlier today after a prolonged illness.
She later contributed to the sport by coaching at grassroots and senior national levels.
Condolences to her family, friends, and the netball community in Antigua and Barbuda and the Caribbean.
In reacting to the news Sport Minister Daryll Matthew said:
“It is with great sadness that I acknowledge the passing of Yvonne Williams Willis, a distinguished former national athlete.
Your contribution to Netball in Antigua and Barbuda has been profound. RIP”
Prime Minister Gaston Browne added:
“Sincerest condolences to the bereaved family. Be comforted by the memories and her contribution. May her soul rest in peace and rise in heaven.”
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Condolences to the family
Condolences to the family, friends, co-workers, former National Netballers, Netball Coaches and all whose lives this National Treasure has touched. May her soul repose in peace and rise in glory.
Condolences to her family, to the friends and to the entire Netball ssociation. May her sweet soul rest in peace.
As a former national netballer, I played in the netball arena with Yvonne during the 1960s to early 1970s. Most of us went on to participate in other careers but Yvonne took netball as her lifelong career, coaching and mentoring the young people in Antigua who came after us. Yvonne is to be highly commended and honoured for her work.
My sincere condolences to Yvonne’s family. She is now in a better place resting in eternal peace.
Carmen Carr Downes, Toronto, Canada
I am deeply sorry to hear about the passing of former national netballer and coach Yvonne Williams Willis. She was a talented player and coach who made a significant impact on netball in Antigua and Barbuda and the Caribbean. My thoughts and condolences go out to her family, friends, and the netball community during this difficult time. May she rest in peace, and may her contributions to the sport always be remembered and cherished. 🌹 #RIPYvonneWilliamsWillis
Condolences to the entire family. RIP Mrs.Willis
I cannot put in words how I am feeling right now. Condolences to her family and friends.
Sincere condolences to her family, friends and the sporting fraternity. Yvonne Willis was undoubtedly one of the finest coach and physical Education teacher to have emerged from this country.
A soft spoken giant with an impeccable stature and mannerism. Was always pleasant and courteous and gave her all to the sports that she so loved.
May her memory continue to be a Blessing to all those with whom she came into contact and impacted.
Sincerest condolences to Yvonne’s family, and friends. My twin and I were fortunate to be just a little bit…a part of her circle… by playing for Ovals Jnr Netball Team. Yvonne was kind, and considerate.
My condolences to her family, friends and the nation (she represented the country according to this article.
In this time of bereavement you have my support even more.
Is she the lady from old road or the south I think?
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