Thelma Marcella Yates Obituary

The family announces the passing of Thelma Marcella Yates in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 30, 2026. Thelma, born on February 21, 1944, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Thelma Marcella Yates to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Vernon Sloan and Lucille Sloan; her sons, Kendell Self and Darwin Yates; her brother CV Sloan; and her granddaughter Myria Lynn Price.

She is survived by: her sons, Clifford Self, Derek Self and Kirby Yates; her siblings, Helen Sloan and Cotton Sloan; her grandchildren, Christie Dawn Self, Jessie, Jerame Thompson, Kendell Self, Karah Lindsey Paige Self, Ashley, Sam Lockett, Scott, Amy Brown, Justin Brown, Mandy Jo, Brenton Jordan, Danny Yates, Darwin Yates, Billie Nicole Roberts and Lily Roberts; and her great grandchildren, Myria Nolan, Braelynn Allphin, Braxtyn Woods, Bradley Woods, Jenna Jordan, Mia Jordan, Lizzy, Neils, Lincoln, Joseph, Lindy, Brandon, Johnathon and Lexy.