Mercedes Yallourakis

Mrs. Mercedes Grasso Yallourakis, 89, of Biloxi, MS, died Saturday, March 24, 2007, in Biloxi. Mrrs. Yallourakis was born in Burnswick, Georgia and had been a longtime resident of Biloxi. She was formerly employed with the Keesler AFB Exchange and Globe Newsstand. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Yallourakis. Survivors include four brothrs, Carroll J. Breeland of Picayune, Harry A. Breeland of Gulfport, Albert L. Breeland and Alfred A. Breeland both of Biloxi; two nieces, five nephews and several great nieces and great nephews. Funeral services will be Wednesday, March 28, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Howard Avenue Chapel of Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Homes in Biloxi where friends may visit one hour before service time. Interment will follow in Southern Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials be made to either St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Attn: Memorial/Honor Program FH, One St. Jude Place Building, Memphis, TN 38148-0552; First United Methodist Church of Biloxi, 124 Hopkins Boulevard, Biloxi, MS 39530, or to the Episcopal Church of The Redeemer, 1904 Popps Ferry Road, Biloxi, MS 39532. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com.