Beverly Yates, 59, of Amarillo died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Paramount Baptist Church with Dr. Gil Lain officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery in Bates City, Mo., by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.
Beverly was born May 18, 1949, in Odessa, Mo., to Roy and Alene Fizer. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
She spent the majority of her childhood in Missouri, the first of four spots in her life where she made an everlasting impact.
After college, she ventured off to Houston, where she spent 24 years as a teacher and guidance counselor at Second Baptist School. Her loving influence was felt by all of the staff and students with whom she came in contact.
She also was surrounded by countless friends and family at Second Baptist Church. It was there that she met Rusty Yates, who became her beloved husband.
She and Rusty then lived out their dreams of owning a bed and breakfast, moving in 1994 to Brooklyn, Conn. For 12 years, they hosted their guests from all parts of the world at Friendship Valley.
Her warmth and hospitality touched the lives of every visitor. The "Quiet Corner" of Connecticut will never be the same after her time spent there.
Then in 2007, she answered her true calling and moved to Amarillo to be "Nana" to her two granddaughters. She also was active at Paramount Baptist Church, where she once again amassed an amazing amount of friends.
Beverly also had a love of travel, in particular, travel to England. She began by taking students on school trips and eventually specialized in taking small group tours to the U.K. She took countless trips for more than 25 years, and leaves behind a wonderful group of friends there as well.
While her journey through this life took her many places, there was always one thing in common: Bev left each place and each person better than it was before.
Her warmth and sincerity made everyone feel important, and her laughter filled the room. She possessed a passion for life that few have, and she used it to the fullest to bless those around her.
Most of all, her love of Jesus Christ was evident in every aspect of her life. She lived each day to glorify Him. She leaves a legacy of love, genuineness, generosity and strength. She taught us about her faith by exemplifying it every day.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Charles "Rusty" Yates; a son, Jeff Yates and wife Kathy of Amarillo; two granddaughters, Madison and Maggie Yates, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Kay Lueck and husband Dale of Odessa and Karla McCulloch and husband Gary of Higginsville, Mo.; three brothers, Mike Fizer and Edie and Doug Fizer, all of Linneus, and Keith Fizer of California; a special caregiver and cousin, Paula McKinley of Longview; nieces and nephews; and her large extended family.
Sign the online guest book at www.coxlagrone.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 25, 2009
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Paramount Baptist Church with Dr. Gil Lain officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery in Bates City, Mo., by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.
Beverly was born May 18, 1949, in Odessa, Mo., to Roy and Alene Fizer. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
She spent the majority of her childhood in Missouri, the first of four spots in her life where she made an everlasting impact.
After college, she ventured off to Houston, where she spent 24 years as a teacher and guidance counselor at Second Baptist School. Her loving influence was felt by all of the staff and students with whom she came in contact.
She also was surrounded by countless friends and family at Second Baptist Church. It was there that she met Rusty Yates, who became her beloved husband.
She and Rusty then lived out their dreams of owning a bed and breakfast, moving in 1994 to Brooklyn, Conn. For 12 years, they hosted their guests from all parts of the world at Friendship Valley.
Her warmth and hospitality touched the lives of every visitor. The "Quiet Corner" of Connecticut will never be the same after her time spent there.
Then in 2007, she answered her true calling and moved to Amarillo to be "Nana" to her two granddaughters. She also was active at Paramount Baptist Church, where she once again amassed an amazing amount of friends.
Beverly also had a love of travel, in particular, travel to England. She began by taking students on school trips and eventually specialized in taking small group tours to the U.K. She took countless trips for more than 25 years, and leaves behind a wonderful group of friends there as well.
While her journey through this life took her many places, there was always one thing in common: Bev left each place and each person better than it was before.
Her warmth and sincerity made everyone feel important, and her laughter filled the room. She possessed a passion for life that few have, and she used it to the fullest to bless those around her.
Most of all, her love of Jesus Christ was evident in every aspect of her life. She lived each day to glorify Him. She leaves a legacy of love, genuineness, generosity and strength. She taught us about her faith by exemplifying it every day.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Charles "Rusty" Yates; a son, Jeff Yates and wife Kathy of Amarillo; two granddaughters, Madison and Maggie Yates, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Kay Lueck and husband Dale of Odessa and Karla McCulloch and husband Gary of Higginsville, Mo.; three brothers, Mike Fizer and Edie and Doug Fizer, all of Linneus, and Keith Fizer of California; a special caregiver and cousin, Paula McKinley of Longview; nieces and nephews; and her large extended family.
Sign the online guest book at www.coxlagrone.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 25, 2009
Beverly Yates, 59, of Amarillo died Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Paramount Baptist Church with Dr. Gil Lain officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery in Bates City, Mo., by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.
Beverly was born May 18, 1949, in Odessa, Mo., to Roy and Alene Fizer. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
She spent the majority of her childhood in Missouri, the first of four spots in her life where she made an everlasting impact.
After college, she ventured off to Houston, where she spent 24 years as a teacher and guidance counselor at Second Baptist School. Her loving influence was felt by all of the staff and students with whom she came in contact.
She also was surrounded by countless friends and family at Second Baptist Church. It was there that she met Rusty Yates, who became her beloved husband.
She and Rusty then lived out their dreams of owning a bed and breakfast, moving in 1994 to Brooklyn, Conn. For 12 years, they hosted their guests from all parts of the world at Friendship Valley.
Her warmth and hospitality touched the lives of every visitor. The "Quiet Corner" of Connecticut will never be the same after her time spent there.
Then in 2007, she answered her true calling and moved to Amarillo to be "Nana" to her two granddaughters. She also was active at Paramount Baptist Church, where she once again amassed an amazing amount of friends.
Beverly also had a love of travel, in particular, travel to England. She began by taking students on school trips and eventually specialized in taking small group tours to the U.K. She took countless trips for more than 25 years, and leaves behind a wonderful group of friends there as well.
While her journey through this life took her many places, there was always one thing in common: Bev left each place and each person better than it was before.
Her warmth and sincerity made everyone feel important, and her laughter filled the room. She possessed a passion for life that few have, and she used it to the fullest to bless those around her.
Most of all, her love of Jesus Christ was evident in every aspect of her life. She lived each day to glorify Him. She leaves a legacy of love, genuineness, generosity and strength. She taught us about her faith by exemplifying it every day.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Charles "Rusty" Yates; a son, Jeff Yates and wife Kathy of Amarillo; two granddaughters, Madison and Maggie Yates, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Kay Lueck and husband Dale of Odessa and Karla McCulloch and husband Gary of Higginsville, Mo.; three brothers, Mike Fizer and Edie and Doug Fizer, all of Linneus, and Keith Fizer of California; a special caregiver and cousin, Paula McKinley of Longview; nieces and nephews; and her large extended family.
Sign the online guest book at www.coxlagrone.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 25, 2009
Services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in Paramount Baptist Church with Dr. Gil Lain officiating. Burial will be in Concord Cemetery in Bates City, Mo., by Cox-LaGrone Funeral Home, 4180 Canyon Drive.
Beverly was born May 18, 1949, in Odessa, Mo., to Roy and Alene Fizer. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009.
She spent the majority of her childhood in Missouri, the first of four spots in her life where she made an everlasting impact.
After college, she ventured off to Houston, where she spent 24 years as a teacher and guidance counselor at Second Baptist School. Her loving influence was felt by all of the staff and students with whom she came in contact.
She also was surrounded by countless friends and family at Second Baptist Church. It was there that she met Rusty Yates, who became her beloved husband.
She and Rusty then lived out their dreams of owning a bed and breakfast, moving in 1994 to Brooklyn, Conn. For 12 years, they hosted their guests from all parts of the world at Friendship Valley.
Her warmth and hospitality touched the lives of every visitor. The "Quiet Corner" of Connecticut will never be the same after her time spent there.
Then in 2007, she answered her true calling and moved to Amarillo to be "Nana" to her two granddaughters. She also was active at Paramount Baptist Church, where she once again amassed an amazing amount of friends.
Beverly also had a love of travel, in particular, travel to England. She began by taking students on school trips and eventually specialized in taking small group tours to the U.K. She took countless trips for more than 25 years, and leaves behind a wonderful group of friends there as well.
While her journey through this life took her many places, there was always one thing in common: Bev left each place and each person better than it was before.
Her warmth and sincerity made everyone feel important, and her laughter filled the room. She possessed a passion for life that few have, and she used it to the fullest to bless those around her.
Most of all, her love of Jesus Christ was evident in every aspect of her life. She lived each day to glorify Him. She leaves a legacy of love, genuineness, generosity and strength. She taught us about her faith by exemplifying it every day.
Beverly was preceded in death by her parents.
Survivors include her husband, Charles "Rusty" Yates; a son, Jeff Yates and wife Kathy of Amarillo; two granddaughters, Madison and Maggie Yates, both of Amarillo; two sisters, Kay Lueck and husband Dale of Odessa and Karla McCulloch and husband Gary of Higginsville, Mo.; three brothers, Mike Fizer and Edie and Doug Fizer, all of Linneus, and Keith Fizer of California; a special caregiver and cousin, Paula McKinley of Longview; nieces and nephews; and her large extended family.
Sign the online guest book at www.coxlagrone.com.
Amarillo Globe-News, Feb. 25, 2009
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