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Fay Yates Obituary

Fay L. Yates Fay L. Yates, 80, of Chambersburg, died on the morning of Friday, May 9, 2014, at the Shippensburg Health Care Center. She was born on July 17, 1933, in Cinco, WV, a daughter of the late Clifford M. and Lora A. Richardson Long and married CSM Garner R. "Rowdy" Yates (ret.) on December 28, 1951, in Clintwood, VA. Fay was a mother and homemaker throughout her life as she and her husband, a now retired U.S. Army Command Sargent Major, traveled throughout the world in service to their country. Fay was a wonderful military wife and mother, was of the Protestant Faith, and in her free time she enjoyed baking homemade pies, cooking, playing bingo as well as making all kinds of crafts, especially ceramics. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, CSM Garner R. "Rowdy" Yates (ret.); her son, CAPT Garner R. Yates, Jr. (ret.) and wife Elizabeth of Hague, VA; daughter, D. Michelle Wenger and husband Nelson of Newburg; five grandchildren: Shauna Stroup, Stephanie May, Joshua Wenger and wife Christa, Jonathan Wenger and wife Tiffany, and Lora Fay Wenger; five great grandchildren; and two half-brothers. In addition to her parents, Fay was preceded in death by a daughter, Leisa Fay May, who died on October 13, 1996; two brothers; and three sisters. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., on Saturday, May 17, 2014, at the Letterkenny Army Chapel, Chambersburg. The Rev. Joshua Ray Wenger will officiate. Interment will occur in the Arlington National Cemetery. Viewing will be Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., at the Fogelsanger-Bricker Funeral Home, Inc., Shippensburg, and one hour prior to the service at church on Saturday. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Federation for Aging Research. Online condolences may be expressed at www.fogelsanger- brickerfuneralhome.com

Published by Public Opinion on May 11, 2014.
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TERRY, ROBIN AND JESSIE MILLER

May 17, 2014

CSM Yates & Family, So sorry to hear of Fay's passing. The military community is very small and so we grieve with you. Hold memories close in your heart and lean into God's ever-loving arms. He will carry you through your time of grief. You are in our prayers. Blessings, Jerry & Joyce Blackford

Joyce Blackford

May 14, 2014

What a precious person whom we have grown to love in the past 4 years as our daughter married her very fine grandson, Joshua Wenger. We pray for strength and comfort for all the family in the next few months. We love all of you.

Mike and Teresa Lambert

May 13, 2014

One of the dearest ladies I have ever know has passed away. My sorrow is with the family, especially Garner. Love, Mary and Paul Duggan

Paul and Mary Duggan

May 13, 2014

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our love and prayers go out to you. She is forever in our hearts.

Farris and Rosalie Fleming

May 13, 2014

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

Wanda and Gerald Forrester

May 11, 2014

My beloved wife, Miyoko McAfee, who passed on Dec. 6, 2013 enjoyed many hours of camaraderie with Fay at the LEAD Ceramics Center. Fay helped her to learn the fine art of ceramics. I now pray that they are sharing stories about their beloved grandchildren at the side of our Lord. Rest in peace Fay. Some day Rowdy and I will join our beloved spouses, forever.

Carl McAfee

May 11, 2014

Many fond memories of Fay from Letterkenny Ladies Club. May God comfort those who love and miss her.

Thelma Ruth

May 11, 2014

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