Dorothy A. Yates

Dorothy A. Yates, 93, of Jonesboro, formerly of Metropolis, died at 5:59 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2015 in the Union County Hospital in Anna. She was born Jan. 11, 1922 in Metropolis, the daughter of John H. and Minnie E. (Kelley) Busclas. She married Cletis D. Yates and together they enjoyed 67 years of marriage.

She is survived by her loving daughter, Cheryl (Clay) Carter of Anna; three grandchildren, Heath Carter, Leitha Patton, and Molly Hollis; eight great-grandchildren; other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Cletis D. Yates; and daughter, Judith S. Yates.

She was a member of the Seven Mile Baptist Church in Metropolis since 1931. Until her death she was the oldest living member of the Church.

Graveside services were at noon on Monday, Oct. 26, 2015 in the Seven Mile Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Terry Mathis officiating. Interment was in the Seven Mile Baptist Church Cemetery. Friends were asked to go directly to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Center or the Carmi Baptist Children's Home. Envelopes will be available in the Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Home in Anna and at the cemetery.

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