Vivian Yates Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Vivian Yates of Terrell, Texas, who passed away on January 13, 2025, at the age of 78, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Homer Lee and Thelma Novell Phelps; her husband Jerry Yates; and her brothers, Lawrence, Lloyd, Lonnie and Lewis Joe.

She is survived by: her son Lance Yates; her grandchildren, Kara, Braydon and Alexander; and her siblings, Leon Phelps and Dorthey Crawford. She is also survived by several nieces, nephews, other relatives along with a host of friends.

In lieu of flowers memorials, her family requests that donations may be made to Wounded Warrior Project at http://www.woundedwarriorproject.org.