Barbara Laine Yates Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Barbara Laine Yates of Mineral, Virginia, who passed away on August 26, 2022, at the age of 82, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her significant other James Aubyn Yates Jr.; her parents, Stephen Joseph Gyoker Sr. and Nina Mae "Denson" Gyoker; and her sisters, Judith L. Gyoker and Maryanne Gyoker.
She is survived by: her brother John Wayne Gyoker (Rita); her children, Betty Sue Copeland (Joey) of Suffolk, VA., Lynda Gayle "Lynn" Adams (Tim) of Ashland, VA., Charles "Chuck" Carr (Dana) of Suffolk, VA., James Albert "Jay" Joyner of El Paso, TX. and Sgt. Christopher S. Joyner (Dawn) of Mineral, VA.; and her close friend Mary Collins. She is also survived by many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
