Marceline Yates Obituary

EWING - Marceline Oliver Yates departed on Feb. 16, 2013, at her home in the care of her loving family.
She was born in Princeton where she resided for more than 37 years before moving to Ewing Township where she lived until the time of her death. Marceline received her education from the Princeton public schools district. She graduated from the New York Business School with a diploma in the executive secretarial course. Marceline was employed by Saks Fifth Avenue in New York, N.Y., in the charge promotion office. After returning to Princeton, she was employed as assistant to the director of the research division at Educational Testing Service, where she retired after 44 years of service.
Wife of the late Ronald M. Yates Sr., Marceline was also predeceased by her parents, William and Esther Oliver, a brother, William (Sonny) Oliver and a sister, Barbara Oliver Williams. She is survived by her daughters, Rhonna (Walter) Freeman, India (Richard) Singleton, stepson, Ronald Yates, Jr., a godchild, Sabrina (Cheeky) Williams, four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, three nieces and three nephews and a host of family and friends.
Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday (Feb. 20) at the Hughes Funeral Home, 324 Bellevue Ave., Trenton, NJ 08618. Calling hours will be from 9 a.m. until time of service. Interment will be in Princeton Cemetery.

Published by The Trentonian from Feb. 17 to Feb. 20, 2013.

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To my loving mom, Im missing you so much but I can feel your spirt guiding me to do what needs to be done. Thank you for loving me unconditional. I
miss talking with you every morning and you telling me "take care of yourself". I miss your words of wisdom and my not wanting to hear it even though i know you were right "most of the time". Rest in peace dancing with the angels and making the King proud. Love u and missing u

Rhonna

June 12, 2013

Marcy was truly a joy to be around, so full of hope and good cheer. She loved life and ballet and I always remember her joy in taking ballet classes. God Bless Marcy

Gwyneth Boodoo

February 20, 2013

My prayers are with you & your family in this time of sorrow.

John Hamilton

February 20, 2013

Marcie was a very nice person with a pleasant attitude--friendly, kind with a welcoming smile and professional. She will always be remembered. Peace be with you that she is at peace with her master. Blessings to the family.

Margie Ritter

February 19, 2013

I had the pleasure of working with Marcy for several years at ETS. What a unique individual and ageless spirit she was. She showed us how to live life to the fullest.

Liz Brophy

February 19, 2013

Marcie - We will miss your vibrant spirit and beautiful smile. It's so good to know that you are now at peace. Bless you. Ethelyn

February 18, 2013

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