With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Jo Ann Yates of Anna, Illinois, born in Charleston, Missouri, who passed away on August 27, 2022 at the age of 83. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Jo Ann Yates to pay them a last tribute.

She was predeceased by : her parents, Glen Middleton and Doris Middleton (Bibb); and her siblings, Glenda Wingerter, Johnny Middleton and Deanna Walker.

She is survived by : her husband Dean Yates of Anna; her children, Steve Yates (Jean) of Shorewood, Mike Yates (Connie) of Anna, Kim Clayton (Bill) of Paducah, KY and Krisi Eshleman (Ty) of Cullom; her grandchildren, Stephanie Manno (Dan), Stacy Vitas (Jason), Nikki Koncel (Ed), Billy Yates (Chrys), Callie Hammer (Steve), Jake Mills, Addi Kate Mills, Zach Buchenau (Erica), Jordyn Deany (Danny), Dylan Clayton and Victoria Clayton; and her sisters, Mildred Stewart (John) of Anna, Nina Lofton (Mike) of Cobden and Sherri Lukes (Brian) of Cobden. She is also survived by other relatives and many friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Cobden Building Fund or Hospice of Southern Illinois.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Rendleman & Hileman Funeral Homes