Londie Favors obit

Londie Favors Dies: ‘The Real Housewives Of Atlanta: Porsha’s Family Matters’ Star Was 34

 

She was not on the list.

Yolanda “Londie” Favors, who appeared on Bravo‘s The Real Housewives of Atlanta: Porsha’s Family Matters, has died. She was 34.

RHOA star Porsha Williams mourned the death of her baby cousin on August 7, sharing her thoughts on a social media post.

“Londie – you were our best friend, our sister, our aunt, our cousin, and so much more. Your life was a blessing, your memory a treasure, and you are loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure,” Williams shared in an Instagram post.

Williams continued, “The impact and value you provided all of us during your time here was tremendous, but we know that your spirit will always be with us every day guiding us through this difficult time and what’s still to come. For that, we’re eternally grateful. Love you always Dear Baby Cousin.”

Favors was one of the stars of RHOA spinoff Porsha’s Family Matters, which premiered on Bravo in 2021. The one-season show followed Williams and her extended family in Atlanta.

RHOA alum Cynthia Bailey replied to Williams’ post, writing, “Wow. heart broken. just saw her at your event a couple weeks ago. gave me the biggest hug. she was always so kind, sweet and full of love. she will be missed by all. sending my heartfelt & deepest condolences to the family. i am so sorry for your loss.”

Phaedra Parks also replied to Williams’ post and said, “My sincerest condolences to you and your family. There is an old adage “only the good die young” and Londie was better than good she was great! May God be pleased with her works and may peace, understanding and unspeakable joy be yours always.”

Kandi Burruss said, “She was a beautiful person! I’m sorry for your loss.”

Following Favors’s death, the Hosea Williams family issued a statement:

“It is with profound sadness that we announce our beloved family member, Yolanda E. Favors, passed away unexpectedly on August 7, 2024. Regarded as “Londie” to those close to her, she was the granddaughter of Rev. Hosea L. Williams and Juanita Terry Williams and the daughter of Yolanda Willams-Favors and Calvin Leonard Favors. Yolanda, who was 34, was known for her kindness, generosity, and unwavering commitment to her family and community.  Her steady and persistent pursuit of joy and beauty was inspiring, allowing her to bring a triumphant and radiant energy everywhere she went. She worked passionately as a Creative Director, Event Planner and Interior Designer, positively impacting the lives of many with her strategic creativity, eye for beauty, dedication, and spirit.

Her company, Elizabeth Lacenia Designs, curated uniquely artistic designs featured on series such as The Real Housewives of Atlanta and in recent years, ELD’s Christmas designs developed a dedicated following and were featured in US Weekly, Celebrity Insider, BravoTV Online, Celebrity Insider, People Magazine, and more. Yolanda also donated her immense talent to help organize events for Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless.

Yolanda’s passing is deeply felt by all who knew her and leaves a void that cannot be filled. She is survived by her loving family, including her mother Yolanda Williams Favors; her sister Aisha Favors; her paternal grandmother Jacqueline “Mimi” Favors, her aunts Elisabeth Omilami, Dr. Barbara Williams Emerson, Andria “Lisa” Williams, Diane Williams; her uncle Andre Williams; her cousins Weusi and Jamila Emerson, Awodele and Tara Omilami, Hosea and Rhonda Williams III, Juanita Williams Ramey, Porsha Williams, Brenton and Amanda Williams, Lauren Williams, Evelyn Williams, and Andre Williams and their children. Yolanda also had countless forever friends from her time at the University of Georgia and her work family from Hosea Feed the Hungry and Homeless who will forever cherish the memories they shared with her.

During this difficult time, we kindly ask for your thoughts and prayers. The family appreciates your respect for our privacy as we navigate through this heartbreaking moment.

Thank you for your understanding and support.”