Irma Elizabeth Yates

September 20, 1952 - June 26, 2020

Irma Elizabeth Yates, 67 of Arab passed away Friday, June 26, 2020, at Marshall Medical Center North. Liz was born September 20, 1952 in Blount County the daughter of Frank D. Yates and Lillie Mae Mangum Yates. She was a retired Spanish/French teacher at Walker County High School and was a member of Mt. Oak Methodist Church. She is survived by Sister: Carolyn Brawley of Arab; Brother-in-law: Wayne Murphree of Blountsville; Host of Nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by Parents: Frank and Lillie Mae Yates; Sisters: Lavada Morton, Ramie Nora Wallace, Patricia Potter, Lavera Murphree and Linda Faye Yates; Brothers: Herbert Yates and David Yates. Funeral service will be 2:00 pm Monday, June 29, 2020, at Gober Funeral Chapel with Brother Ennis Stone officiating. Burial will follow in Rock Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Micheal Wallace, Michael Goodwin, David Martin, Phillip Wallace, Robert Sweatman and Preston Sweatman. Honorary Pallbearers: Andy Atchley, Roger Head, Fred Page, John King, Johnny Light, Dewitt Peek, Phillip Blevins, Perry Allbritten and Lile King. Visitation will be Monday from 12:00 pm until service time at 2:00 pm at Gober Funeral Chapel.