Funeral services for Martha Lena Yates, 87, of Rosenberg, TX, are set for 11 AM Thursday, January 15, 2015, at First Baptist Church, 1117 First Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Dr. Donnie Melton officiating. Burial will be 11 AM Friday, January 16, 2015, at Laurel Land Memorial Park Cemetery, Dallas, TX.
Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.
She was born Martha Lena Anders on January 1, 1928, in Mineola, TX, to Foster Anders and Lena Anders. She died January 12, 2015, in Sugar Land, TX. Martha married Clarence B. Yates on September 15, 1957. Martha lived a simple, contented life, always putting others first. She especially enjoyed her many years of volunteer service at OakBend Medical Center in Richmond, TX. Martha loved her church and she loved her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and was happiest when she was spending time with her daughters and with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her parents, and by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Clarence B. Yates; two daughters, Marcia L. Holmes and husband, David, and Marilyn A. Larsen and husband, Curtis; grandchildren who lovingly knew her as "Grandma", Hunter Yates Holmes, Paul David Holmes, Michelle Johnson and husband, Scott, and Melodie Larsen; step great grand daughter, Aimee Johnson; sister, Wanda Sprouse; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Memorial donations may be given in her memory to Alzheimer's Association, 6055 South Loop E, Houston, TX 77087, or online at alz.org.
Condolence messages may be written for the Yates family at www.garmanycarden.com.
Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.
Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.
She was born Martha Lena Anders on January 1, 1928, in Mineola, TX, to Foster Anders and Lena Anders. She died January 12, 2015, in Sugar Land, TX. Martha married Clarence B. Yates on September 15, 1957. Martha lived a simple, contented life, always putting others first. She especially enjoyed her many years of volunteer service at OakBend Medical Center in Richmond, TX. Martha loved her church and she loved her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and was happiest when she was spending time with her daughters and with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her parents, and by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Clarence B. Yates; two daughters, Marcia L. Holmes and husband, David, and Marilyn A. Larsen and husband, Curtis; grandchildren who lovingly knew her as "Grandma", Hunter Yates Holmes, Paul David Holmes, Michelle Johnson and husband, Scott, and Melodie Larsen; step great grand daughter, Aimee Johnson; sister, Wanda Sprouse; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Memorial donations may be given in her memory to Alzheimer's Association, 6055 South Loop E, Houston, TX 77087, or online at alz.org.
Condolence messages may be written for the Yates family at www.garmanycarden.com.
Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.
Funeral services for Martha Lena Yates, 87, of Rosenberg, TX, are set for 11 AM Thursday, January 15, 2015, at First Baptist Church, 1117 First Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471, with Dr. Donnie Melton officiating. Burial will be 11 AM Friday, January 16, 2015, at Laurel Land Memorial Park Cemetery, Dallas, TX.
Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.
She was born Martha Lena Anders on January 1, 1928, in Mineola, TX, to Foster Anders and Lena Anders. She died January 12, 2015, in Sugar Land, TX. Martha married Clarence B. Yates on September 15, 1957. Martha lived a simple, contented life, always putting others first. She especially enjoyed her many years of volunteer service at OakBend Medical Center in Richmond, TX. Martha loved her church and she loved her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and was happiest when she was spending time with her daughters and with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her parents, and by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Clarence B. Yates; two daughters, Marcia L. Holmes and husband, David, and Marilyn A. Larsen and husband, Curtis; grandchildren who lovingly knew her as "Grandma", Hunter Yates Holmes, Paul David Holmes, Michelle Johnson and husband, Scott, and Melodie Larsen; step great grand daughter, Aimee Johnson; sister, Wanda Sprouse; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Memorial donations may be given in her memory to Alzheimer's Association, 6055 South Loop E, Houston, TX 77087, or online at alz.org.
Condolence messages may be written for the Yates family at www.garmanycarden.com.
Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.
Visitation will be 5 - 7 PM Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at Garmany & Carden Funeral Chapel, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471.
She was born Martha Lena Anders on January 1, 1928, in Mineola, TX, to Foster Anders and Lena Anders. She died January 12, 2015, in Sugar Land, TX. Martha married Clarence B. Yates on September 15, 1957. Martha lived a simple, contented life, always putting others first. She especially enjoyed her many years of volunteer service at OakBend Medical Center in Richmond, TX. Martha loved her church and she loved her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and was happiest when she was spending time with her daughters and with her grandchildren.
Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her parents, and by 2 brothers and 3 sisters. Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Clarence B. Yates; two daughters, Marcia L. Holmes and husband, David, and Marilyn A. Larsen and husband, Curtis; grandchildren who lovingly knew her as "Grandma", Hunter Yates Holmes, Paul David Holmes, Michelle Johnson and husband, Scott, and Melodie Larsen; step great grand daughter, Aimee Johnson; sister, Wanda Sprouse; and numerous nieces and nephews and other relatives.
Memorial donations may be given in her memory to Alzheimer's Association, 6055 South Loop E, Houston, TX 77087, or online at alz.org.
Condolence messages may be written for the Yates family at www.garmanycarden.com.
Services are under the direction of Garmany & Carden Funeral Directors, 1201 Fourth Street, Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281)342-4671.
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