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Jean Yates

Atkins, AR

December 24, 1932 - December 12, 2014

Jean Yates Obituary

Jean Yates, 81, of Benton, passed away Friday, December 12, 2014, at Southern Trace Nursing in Bryant. She was born December 24, 1932, in Hattieville, daughter of the late Clarence and Ermine Ridling Sorrels. She was a 1950 graduate of Wonderview High School. She worked in the retail clothing industry, loved sports, and participated in bowling leagues for more than 20 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Herbert James Sorrels; and two husbands, Edgar L. Kelley and G.W. Yates. She is survived by a son, Rodney L. Kelley and wife Tanya; grandsons, Patrick L. Kelley and Jonathan D. Kelley; sister-in-law, Emogene Sorrels; nieces, Pat Long, Therese Gurley; and aunt, Ruby Harrell. Memorial services are 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 17, at Lone Grove Church in Morrilton with Pastor Bert Brown officiating with arrangements by Lemley Funeral Service of Atkins. Memorials in her honor may be made to Saline Memorial Hospice, 23157 Hwy I-30, Bryant, AR 72022. Online obituary and condolences are available at www.lemleyfuneral.com.

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