Local 706 - The Artisan

Spring 2021

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Yolanda Johnson (1952-2021) Journeyman Hair Stylist Yolanda Johnson began her career 'behind the chair' working primarily as a colorist. Her client Judge Mablean Ephriam provided the opportunity to work in television, and Sister Johnson become a mem- FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION REAL ESTATE AGENT DRE# 02061033 daniel.curet-rodriguez@compass.com 323.697.4559 DANIEL CURET-RODRIGUEZ In Memoriam journeys. Her hope was to change the face of cancer. Meagan is survived by her husband Kirk, her two daughters Parker and Dylan, her mother Barbara Rose, her father David Herrera and her sister Caisey Herrera. She is also survived by many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins and many, many loving friends. A celebration of Meagan's life will be held at a later date. ber of Local 706 when she was requested by the judge to work with her on Divorce Court. Other credits include America's Got Talent, Celebrity Fit Club and The Santa Clause 3: The Escape Clause. Sister Johnson was an active member of Local 706, serving a term on our Board of Trustees, and Hair Craft President for two terms. Yolanda's hair craft meetings were lively affairs, with meals catered by her husband, chef Barry Fields. Yolanda strove to bring new vendors and products into the meetings, and offer a wider variety of education—including demonstra- tions of weaves and braiding, and techniques and products for working with highly textured hair. Chronic health issues prompted Yolanda's retirement from Local 706 in 2014, but she and her husband continued to focus on their non-denomi- national ministry, Secret Things Ministry.

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