Lori Le'Gwen Yates

Lori Le'Gwen Yates, 59, of Bradford, Ark.,entered her heavenly home on April 26, 2023, in Newport, Ark.

She was born March 14, 1964, in Big Springs, Texas, the daughter of the late Ralph and Blanche Miller (Ratliff). She married the love of her life, Charles Timothy Yates, in 1998.

Lori was a beautiful person. To know her was to love her and she loved everyone. Lori cared deeply for all those around her. For many years, she worked for Cabot School District as a nutritionist and paraprofessional. She touched many lives throughout her lifetime, always willing to help those in need. She was a God-fearing woman of faith and was confident in her final destination being with her Lord and savior. Lori enjoyed landscaping and working in her flower beds. She was also a firecracker with a witty sense of humor and a love for Elvis Presley and jewelry. Lori's family will forever cherish her memory.

She is survived by: beloved husband of 25 years, Charles Timothy Yates; her children, Le'Shea (Ronnie) Watlington, Serenity Leigh Yates, Anthony Perry Bradford and Timothy Joesph Thompson; her grandchildren, Holden Joesph Thompson, Daxton Keith Alexander, Pypr Boulanger and Xander Boulanger; her brother, Kevin (Laurie) Miller; her sister, Cherie Lynn Miller; and great-nieces, Destiny and Sophia. She is also survived by a host of extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Celebration of life will be held at Oakland Hill Baptist Church in Bradford, Ark., on Saturday, May 6, 2023, at 1 p.m.

In lieu of flowers or cards, please send to 3613 Jackson 1, Bradford, AR 72020.

Arrangements are entrusted to Powell Funeral Home Bald Knob - Judsonia.