Margaret Yates

Margaret Cuneo Yates VIRGINIA BEACH - Margaret Cuneo Yates, 94, died peacefully Nov. 29, 2008, surrounded by family. Born in Red House, Va., she had lived in Norfolk since 1944, until moving to Virginia Beach a year ago. A devoted wife and mother, Margaret was predeceased by her husband, Percy E. Yates. She is survived by four daughters, Shirley Y. Simmons, Barbara Y. Garris and husband Jimmie, Joyce Y. Adams and husband Robert and Brenda Y. Lawrence and husband Bill. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren and two great-great- grandchildren, with three more expected soon. Also surviving is a brother, William "Bud" Cuneo of Richmond. She was predeceased by four sisters and two brothers. Margaret was a longtime, active member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. She happily and generously gave many hours volunteering at local charities and hospitals through Senior Services of Southeastern Virginia A service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Cornerstone Baptist Church, 1500 Sewells Point Road, Norfolk, with the Rev. Fred Braswell officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Altmeyer Funeral Home, 5792 Greenwich Road, Virginia Beach. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.altmeyer.com.