DOWN ~ Yvonne Jean

Born Sunday February 17, 1946. Passed away Friday July 24, 2026.

Only Daughter of Roy and Queenie Sharrock and little Sister to Ken (all dec).

Beloved Wife of Harry (dec) and loving Mother of Deb & Ashley (dec).

Devoted Mother-in-law to Robert (Johnnie).

Loving Grandmother to Kyle, Grant, Declan, Nathan and Ryan;

and their partners Skye, Madi and Hannah.

Proud Great Nanny to Zari.

Adored Aunty to Rhonda, Marilyn, Glen and Ross.

A good friend to many, many more.

Reunited with Harry and Ash.

Forever missed, but never forgotten.

Funeral notice

Service

Friday August 07, 2026 - 11:00 am

William Sheahan Funerals Chapel, cnr High Street & Murradoc Road, Drysdale

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Family and friends are invited to attend the Funeral Service for Mrs Yvonne Jean Down to be held at our Chapel, cnr High St & Murradoc Rd, Drysdale on FRIDAY (August 7, 2026) commencing at 11am, followed by Burial at Drysdale Cemetery.

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Tributes

  1. Going to miss the coffee, smile and laughs also updates on the footy

    Love Colleen and Alan

    Colleen Nash

    August 07, 2026 10:15 am

  2. Yvonne we will miss our texts sorting
    out our beloved footy team and general
    conversations RIP lovely lady.

    Condolences to the family

    David and Andrea Palmer

    ‘Go Cats’

    Andrea Palmer

    August 06, 2026 6:51 pm

  3. You have been a family friend since the mid sixties. As a family we thank you for all your advice and help as our parents aged. We will all miss your listening ear, sage understanding and sense of humour.You are with Harry and Ash watching over us all.
    Love and condolences to Deb Johnnie and family.
    Di, Bruce and Sean.

    Dianne Grinter

    August 05, 2026 6:19 am

  4. Rest in peace beautiful lady, will be missing our coffee and laughs big time.

    Leanne

    August 04, 2026 5:47 pm

  5. Friend and a second mother to me and my family.

    You will be sadly missed, coffee won’t be the same and most of all the laughter we will not hear again.

    Forever grateful for all your help over the years, most of all with our parents, it will never go unforgotten.

    Condolences To Deb, Johnnie and family. Our hearts are with you.

    Rest in peace Yvonne.

    Love always Coralie x

    Coralie Palmer

    August 04, 2026 4:45 pm

  6. Yvonne it was so lovely to have met you. You will be so dearly missed by so many people whose lives you have touched. You always had a smile to share no matter how difficult your health issues were. You may be gone but you won’t be forgotten. Deepest condolences to Deb. Johnie and family. Rest In peace Yvonne

    Carmel Coghlan

    August 04, 2026 4:30 pm

  7. You came into our lives as a friend stayed and became part of our family. And at times was Mother to us all. Keeping laughing our lovely lady, you will be greatly missed.
    Our condolences to you Deb, Johnnie and family.
    Cate & Matt (Palmer)

    Cate & Matt Clark

    August 04, 2026 9:14 am

  8. I will miss our regular talks on the phone. You were such a great friend to my parents. You can now breathe easy. You and Harry are together again. Miss you Yvonne. Sending condolences to your family. ❤️❤️

    Carol Whitehead

    August 03, 2026 4:57 pm