Bertye Lee Harris Yates Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Bertye Lee Harris Yates of Doyle, Tennessee, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on January 19, 2026 at the age of 92. 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 Bertye Lee Harris Yates to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lee Harris and Annie Daniels Harris; her husband Robert Lewis "R. L." Yates; her son Jerry Lynn Yates; and her siblings, William Harris, Hayden Harris, Bell Dodson, Martha Swindell Knowles, Misty McDonald and Mary Green.
She is survived by: her daughters, Pat Haley (Donny) of Doyle and Connie Spivey (Ray) of Doyle; her grandchildren, Bryan Haley (Cynthia), Joshua Kirby (Sarah Shockley), Amanda Gibson (Troy) and Kevin Yates (Jennifer Karle); her great grandchildren, Hannah Haley, Matthew Haley, Cayden Kirby (Madison), Kyanna Kirby, Noah Gibson, Chloe Gibson, Rayne Dodson and Austin Wendt; and her extended family, Tyler, Brittany, Braxton, Jayden, Blake Spivey and Ronnie Harris.
