Joyce Yates Obituary
We announce the death of Joyce Yates of Athens, Tennessee, who passed away on October 12, 2026, at the age of 82. Joyce will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Family and friends can send flowers and condolences in memory of the loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Joyce Yates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her grandfathers, John and Allan Grant Sliger; her parents, Gordon Powell and Catherine Sliger Powell; her husband James Edward "Ed" Yates; her brother Benny Powell; her nephew Carthell Rogers; and her great-niece Ashley Rogers.
She is survived by: her sister Greta Stewart; her uncle Raymond Sliger; her nieces, Shelia Hall (Calan) and Pamela Rogers; her great-nephew Matthew Rogers; her cousin Clayetta "Chubby" Hutson; her great-niece Haley Hall; and her close friends, Cody Howard (Ashley), Travis Sneed (Jan), Nathan Radford (Angel), Bill Womac (Ellen), James Womac (Lindsey), J. C. Correll, Ronnie Marlor (Cathy), Johnny McCracken (Shirley), Kaitlyn Bailey (Mack) and Gabe Sneed (Sarah).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Ziegler Funeral Home (521 W Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303-3490). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at the Foster Cemetery (401 Co Rd 279, Niota, TN 37826).
