Linda Hays Yates

October 13, 1945 - July 27, 2023

Linda, of Franklin, North Carolina, died at age 77 from pancreatic cancer. She was born in Fresno, the only child of the late Ralph Hays and Helene Seidel Hays. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Robert Yates, and son, Jeffrey Yates.

Before retiring and moving to Franklin, she worked for the Clerk of Court in Dade City, Florida, as an administrative secretary. After moving to Franklin, she volunteered at Smoky Mountain Pregnancy Care Center and became very active at the Franklin Truth Church. She loved spending time with her family and helping to take care of the children from her church. Mrs Yates was always so caring and compassionate, always looking after everyone else's needs.

Linda is survived by her daughter, Laura Foster of Mineral Bluff, Georgia; sons, Chris Yates of Springhill, Tennessee, and Billy Yates of Fernandina Beach, Florida; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces, nephews; and many friends.

The Franklin Press, August 30, 2023