Merlene Mitchem Yates Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Merlene Mitchem Yates (Morganton, North Carolina), who passed away on March 8, 2022, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Merlene Mitchem Yates to show support.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clemmie Mitchem and Kimmie Mitchem; her husband Sanford A. Yates; and her siblings, John Mitchem, Ollie Kincaid, Julia Ella Baxter and Lillie Mitchem.
She is survived by: her daughter Judy Y. Pearson (Jim); her grandsons, Russell Pearson and Timothy Pearson (Alicia); and her stepgrandsons, Austin Church and Michael Church. She is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, 1 great great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Morganton Life Church.