Yvonne Carrington Payne "Bonnie"

Yvonne Thorogood Carrington Payne, affectionately know as “Bonnie” quietly departed this life on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at the home of her niece in Brookhaven, Pennsylvania. She was born to the Late Raymond and Juanita Carroll on December 10, 1940. Bonnie was the oldest of five siblings and was a lifelong resident of Chester, Pennsylvania. She received all her formal education in the city schools of Chester. Upon graduation from Chester High School, Yvonne continued her education attending Keystone College and Widener University for a year in a special program called Widener Way for Women. Yvonne was employed as a Crossing Guard upon graduation from High School, worked for many years with Wilmington Dry Goods in Springfield, Pennsylvania in the accounting office, and at Toby Farms Elementary School as a School Aide. She was a Bus Greeter for the Philadelphia Union Soccer League when the team come to the city of Chester. She was employed at Chester Housing Authority as an inspector until her retirement. Yvonne was the mother of three children, Calvin Mathis, Marcelle Carrington Davis and the Late Carla Carrington who preceded her in death. She married the Late Allen Payne. She accepted the Lord early in her life and was a person who was always looking for ways to assist and help others. Yvonne always had a giving heart. She drove for Stinson Towers Blind Bowlers, taking them all over the country to participate in bowling tournaments. In 1988, the death of Yvonne’s young daughter, Carla Juanita Carrington, completely changed her life. Yvonne became a Community Activist and did everything she could to improve life in the city of Chester. She joined with her friend Karolyn Funches to feed the homeless in Chester, Upper Darby, and Philadelphia. She later founded Carla’s Helping Hands, an organization to help the community, where she also raised money for needy families. Bonnie was instrumental in getting much needed improvements so that the Ruth L. Bennett Housing Development was refurbished for the residents. She testified at US Department of Housing and Urban Development in Washington, DC and was able to get the necessary renovations for the Bennett. She started a food bank to get weekly groceries to the residents. Together with her daughter Marcie, she formed the Bennett High Steppers Drill Team to offer an afterschool activity for the residents of the Bennett Homes. The Bennett High Steppers preformed all around the country, including Disneyworld in Orlando, Florida. During all holidays, Yvonne made sure that they served dinners to the homeless and delivered meals to the seniors. At Christmas, she had toy drives to give toys away to the children in the community. Her work continued until her health started to fail and she wasn’t able to get around as she had in the past. Bonnie leaves to cherish her memory: one son, Calvin Mathis of Chester, PA; one daughter, Marcelle Carrington Davis of Wallingford, PA; one son-in-law, Larry Davis of Wallingford, PA; one granddaughter, Carla Monet Davis of Waco, TX; a devoted God-daughter and caregiver, Bianca Wilkins, of Brookhaven, PA; one sister, Sharon D. Drew of Smyrna, DE; two brothers, Raymond I. Carroll, Jr. of Chester, PA; Linton Carroll of Philadelphia, PA; sisters-in-law, Deidre Carroll of Chester, PA; Valerie Carroll of Philadelphia, PA; Joyce Gans of Sharon Hill, PA; Toos Payne of the Netherlands; Aleta Payne of NJ; Patricia Carroll of Gastonia, NC; brothers-in-law, Clarence Gans of Sharon Hill, PA; Carl Payne of NJ; Conrad Payne of the Netherlands; aunt, Delores Miller of Boothwyn, PA; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great, great nieces and nephews, cousins and many friends. Bonnie was a very giving and caring person and would give her last to anyone who had a need. She received numerous awards for her community service. She will be truly missed by all. *****MASKS ARE REQUIRED FOR VIEWING AND SERVICE.

Yvonne Carrington Payne "Bonnie"

December 10, 1940 - August 6, 2022