Topeka, Kansas
Velma Thornton Gilland Yates, 92, of Topeka, passed away at Stormont-Vail Hospital on Friday, July 11, 2008. She was born on her parent's farm near Westmoreland on Apr. 10, 1916. She graduated from Highland Park High School. Velma lived in her home in Oakland for over 60 years. She had been a member of Family of God Churches in Topeka. She was married to Harry Gilland and after Harry passed on, married Rev. Tivis Yates. Tivis preceded her on July 24, 2006. Survivors include her brother, Alvin Thornton and wife June of Des Moines, WA; nieces and nephews, James Thornton of E. Windsor, NJ, Stephen Thornton of Chehales, WA, Norma Thompson of Pawnee City, NE and DeLoris Howard and husband John of Topeka; step-son, Tivis Yates and wife Terry of Mechanicsburg, OH and her grandchildren and great-nieces and great-nephews. Mrs. Yates was cremated. Graveside inurnment services will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, July 15th at Rochester Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Organization of the Donors Choice and left in care of Davidson Funeral Home.
Read MoreAlthough we did not know her as well as you did, there are fond memories of her for us as well. We are so sorry for her loss, but she is with Grandpa now and having a great time, free of pain and sorrow and loneliness. Thanks, Velma, for your kindness to us.
Marilyn and Jamey Reimer
July 16, 2008 | OH
You were my friend, my teacher, my shoulder to cry on.
Thank you for all that you taught me through the years.
You were never my mother-in-law.
YOU ARE MY MOM.
Terry Yates
July 15, 2008 | Mechanicsburg, OH
My grandma was a loving wife, mother and grandma; who will forever be remembered in a very beautiful and cherished way
Nikki Hemenway (Yates)
July 13, 2008 | Mesa, AZ
