Prattville Resident Verona Yancey Remembered for Family and Faith
Verona Jean Barber Yancey, 77, of Prattville died Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Funeral services were held Friday, December 5 at Millbrook Baptist Church with burial at Prattville Memorial Chapel, events that brought family and neighbors together to mourn and remember her life.
Verona Jean Barber Yancey, a 77 year old resident of Prattville, passed away on Tuesday, December 2, 2025. Her death was followed by local funeral services that drew family members and community members to Millbrook Baptist Church on Friday, December 5. Visitation was held prior to the service and burial took place at Prattville Memorial Chapel. Prattville Memorial Chapel handled the funeral arrangements.
The obituary released by the family provided basic family and service information and noted the locations for visitation, funeral and interment. The church service and burial provided an opportunity for neighbors and congregants to pay respects and to acknowledge Yancey’s place in the Prattville community. Those who attended followed established local customs for visitation and committal, reinforcing longstanding civic and religious practices in the area.
Funeral homes and houses of worship serve as key community institutions in Prattville and across Autauga County. They coordinate logistics for families, support grieving relatives, and provide public spaces for collective mourning. The handling of arrangements by Prattville Memorial Chapel ensured that service details were organized locally and that burial followed promptly after the funeral service.
For local residents, the sequence of events underscores the role of nearby congregations and providers when families confront loss. Community members who knew Yancey had the opportunity to gather, share memories and offer support to relatives during visitation and the service. These customary practices sustain social bonds and provide practical assistance at a time when families need clear information about arrangements.
No additional personal or biographical details were released beyond the service information and the notation that Prattville Memorial Chapel was overseeing arrangements. The family’s choice to hold services at Millbrook Baptist Church and to inter the deceased at Prattville Memorial Chapel reflected personal preferences and established local patterns for memorialization. Community members seeking to offer condolences or to obtain further information were directed to the funeral home for guidance on memorials and related matters.
