Myrtle Irene Yankee Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Myrtle Irene Yankee (Castalian Springs, Tennessee), born in Gainesboro, Tennessee, who passed away on February 25, 2020, at the age of 94, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Myrtle Irene Yankee or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Oliver Lawson Anderson and Ruby Ella Allen Anderson; her husband Nelson R. Yankee; her granddaughters, Jennifer Yankee, Melanie Faye Yankee and Melissa Raye Yankee; her siblings, Ray Anderson, Doris Bybee (Odell Bybee) and Elise Hall (Bob Hall); and her daughter-in-law Georgia Bray Yankee.
She is survived by: her sons, Philip Ray Yankee (Cynthia) of Portland and Eldon David Yankee (Carolyn) of Castalian Springs; her sister-in-law Joan Cenkush of South Bend, IN; her grandchildren, Bryan Yankee (Shasta), Caleb Yankee, Anna Yankee, Lisa Ratte and Sabrina Millwood; and her great grandchildren, Brooke Ratte, Brandon Ratte, Cara Millwood, Ella Yankee, Carly Yankee and Cameron Yankee. She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
