Helen L. Yates
Marion- Helen L. Yates, 96, of Marion, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2011 at 10:45 PM at Herrin Hospital.
Memorial services for Mrs. Yates will be held on Wednesday, August 31, 2011 at 11:00 AM at the 1st Baptist Church in Marion with Dr. Bob Dickerson officiating. Memorial donations are suggested to either St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital, Hospice of Southern Illinois or one of the donors choosing; envelopes will be available during the services or may be sent C/O Blue Funeral Home, PO Box 411, Marion, Illinois, 62959
Helen was born on October 18, 1914 in Herrin to Levi & Bernice (Moore) Rogers. She married Paul Otto Yates in Mt. Vernon, IL on December 23, 1933; he preceded her on December 24, 1963.
She is survived by her children, Roger & Ritha Yates of Carterville and Shirley & Dr. Kevin Holmes of Marion; grandchildren, Shirley & Bill Potts, Paul & Maria Yates and Jennie Yates; 7 great-grandchildren and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; husband and sister, Edith Feeley.
Mrs. Yates had been a dedicated and longtime member of the 1st Baptist Church; having joined on August 13, 1947. Helen loved to read and crochet. She gave away many of the items she created; most enjoyably presenting hand-made pot holders to her many classmates in Sunday School. Helen retired 29 years ago from Herrin Hospital at the age of 67 where she worked diligently as a LPN.