Clara Yates Obituary

The world bids farewell to Clara Yates of Grundy, Virginia, departing on August 8, 2025 at the age of 95. Clara leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Clara Yates or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.

As we bid adieu to Clara's earthly form, let us not dwell on the void left in her wake, but rather celebrate the legacy of love and inspiration Clara has bequeathed us. For though she may have departed from our sight, her spirit remains a timeless beacon, guiding loved ones through the labyrinth of life's journey.

She was predeceased by: her parents, James Martin and Josephine Martin Silcott (Turner); her husband Warren G. Yates; her sons, Wendell G. Yates and Duane A. Yates; and her siblings, Ruth A. Dotson, Billy J. Martin and William J. Martin.

She is survived by: her daughters, Teresa Yates Rice (Gerald) of Ladson, SC and Diane Yates Presley (Harry) of Honaker, VA; and her sister Dorothy Martin Vencill (Joe) of Bucyrus, OH.. She is also survived by 8 Great-Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.