Obituaries

Ottie Mae Yates

Ottie Mae Yates, 90, a resident of Lincoln, passed away Sunday, July 1, 2018 in Fayetteville. She was born May 3, 1928 in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, the daughter of Francis Marion and Gertrude (Engles) Martin. Ottie was well traveled both in the US and abroad having been stationed in Guam with her husband Arthur. Ottie lived in Lincoln, Arkansas for over 50 years where she was very involved with her Church of Christ family. Ottie was a hard working women, she had owned several business was employed at the Bank of Lincoln, Empire Gas and EOA where she retired. Ottie also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was a very loved Mother and Grandma, all the children loved spending days at grandma's house. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Arthur Yates and three brothers, and three sisters. Ottie is survived by her children, Kenny Yates and wife Denise of Fayetteville, Mike Yates and wife Shari of Hope, Arkansas; nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren; one sister, Janet Goldsbrough, numerous nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. before the Service. Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, July 3, 2018 at the Luginbuel Chapel. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Fayetteville, Arkansas. No graveside service will be held at the cemetery. Online guest book, www.luginbuel.com.

Published July 3, 2018

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