Janet Porter McDowell Yates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Janet Porter McDowell Yates of Wilmington, North Carolina, born in Kelly, North Carolina, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 25, 2026 at the age of 89. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
In the quiet moments of reflection, let us honor Janet's memory by embracing the beauty of each fleeting moment, knowing that her spirit resides in the eternal tapestry of existence, forever woven into the fabric of our hearts.
She is survived by: her husband Robert Yates Sr.; her children, Vivian Capps (Rudy) and Eddie Yates (Leigh); her grandchildren, Andrea Kenney (Jon), Alex Farris (Daniel), Gabi Yates and Robert Yates Jr.; her great grandchildren, Tristan Rogers, Alahna Popolo, Emryn Kenney, Tripp and Frankie Farris; and her sister Jean Bennett.
