Linda Yates

Linda Yates

Linda Yates Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Owen Funeral Home - Dixie Highway on Nov. 20, 2022.

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Linda Yates, 82, passed away Tuesday November 16,2022 with her family by her side.
Linda was born in Bethel Ohio on October 7, 1940, to her parents Ralph and Hazel (Allen) Adams. She enjoyed her career as a receptionist for Dr. Visors Vision World where she retired. Linda was a warm, compassionate, outgoing woman with a terrific sense of humor. Everyone she met was drawn to her smile.
She is preceded in death by her parents, husband Phillip Yates, son Scott Jones and brother Ralph Adams.
Survived by her children Shari Jones, Stephen Jones and Kyle Coleman; 12 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters JoAnn Racca and Connie Adams.
Per her request a private memorial service will be held in Ohio at a later date.
Donations in her memory may be made to Crusade for children

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