Troy- Vandilla Youngblood, 80, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 16, 2018. Born in Florida, Vandilla was the daughter of the late Elizabeth and Leroy Cole. She is predeceased by her husband of 40 plus years, Alphonso B. Youngblood Sr.

Vandilla was educated in the Florida schools before relocating to Troy, New York to work for the State of New York. Vandilla was a professional bowler and bowled for the Troy Topperettes traveling all around the United States to attend tournaments. Vandilla and her husband were devoted members of Bethel Baptist Church of Troy.

She is predeceased by her sister Carrie B. Rouhlac of Hartford, Connecticut.

She is survived by her three children, Lola M. Youngblood, Alphonso B. Youngblood Jr and Alonzo Joseph Youngblood. Vandilla is also survived by her four grandchildren, Alphonso B. Youngblood III, Aleah- Shannece Hunter, Lauryn E. Youngblood and Harmony R. Youngblood.

Calling hours will be held on Friday, September 21, 2018 from 10am-12pm at Bethel Baptist Church, 2165 5th Ave, Troy, New York 12180. A funeral service will begin at 12pm with interment following at Memory Gardens Cemetery.