Willesta Yates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Willesta Yates of Arkoma, Oklahoma, born in Talihina, Oklahoma, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on October 23, 2024 at the age of 82. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, William George Thirkill and Lena Ruby Thirkill; her uncle Allen; and her aunt Hazel Dukes. She is survived by: her husband Roscoe Yates; her children, Timothy Yates of Cookson, OK, Tamatha Parker of Arkoma, OK and Todd Yates (Nichole Yates) of Pocola, OK; and her grandsons, Brendan Parker of Chester, AR, Aidan Parker of Arkoma, OK, Jake and Eli Yates of Pocola.
