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Yvonne Yarber was born to James and Rose Yarber. She was survived by four brothers. Note: Some records indicate that Yvonne was born on December 17, others on December 27th. Yvonne "Cookie" Yarber married David Barksdale, also known as "King David" or Donise David Barksdale (1947 - 1974), in 1972 and they had three children together: David Jr., and twins Melinda, and Ronald "Ronnie" Barksdale. David, who founded and led the Black Disciples, a prominent Chicago-based street gang, played a significant role in Yvonne's life. The gang garnered widespread media attention, particularly after the murder of one of its members, an 11-year-old named Robert Sandifer. Despite the challenges associated with David's involvement in gang activities, Yvonne remained married to him until his untimely death at the age of 27. For more information about Yvonne's life and her connection to the Black Disciples, you can visit the following: Gangster Disciples At the time of her tragic murder in 1977, Yvonne was engaged to Lee Faulker, and they were parents of a three-month-old son named Derrick.