Dorothy Johnson Yates

Dorothy J. Yates CHESAPEAKE - Dorothy Johnson Yates, 95, of Osborn Ave., went to be with her Lord and her husband, Walter Yates Sr., the love of her life Feb. 21, 2009. She was born in Norfolk County, on April 7, 1913, to the late William H. and Clara Jarvis Johnson. She was the oldest of 10 children and was predeceased by her brothers, Shirlie, William, Arthur and Calvin Johnson and three sisters, Mary and Betty Johnson and Joyce Salas. She was a member of Indian River Baptist Church for 50 years where she was a former member of the Senior choir and Merrymakers. She thoroughly enjoyed weekly visits from the Homebound Ministry. She leaves to cherish her memory her daughter and caretakers, Mary Jones and her husband Lee and Carol; her son, Walter Yates Jr. and his wife Jean; her sister, Ruby Watts of Jacksonville, N.C.; a brother, Ira Johnson of Vancouver, Wash.; six grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; three great- great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Park with the Rev. Robert Jordan officiating. The family will receive friends at Graham Funeral Home, Chesapeake, today from 6 to 7 p.m. The family also suggests memorial contributions be made to Indian River Baptist Church, 1600 Laurel Ave., Chesapeake, VA 23325, Union Mission Ministries, P.O. Box 3203, Norfolk, VA 23514 or a charity of one's choice. Please share a memory with the family at www.grahamfuneralhome.com.