Kay was born on October 3, 1937 in Wake County to the late, Julius Coy Pendergraph and Anna Mae Luther Pendergraph. Beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Kay was a dedicated registered nurse for 42 years. She loved spending time with her family and taking trips to the beach. Caring deeply for others, she adored her rat terrier “Febe” and especially loved her granddaughters.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, William Odell Yates; and siblings, Jimmy Pendergraph, Iris Tysor and Dixie Yates.
She is survived by her daughters, Joanna Yates and Donna Cornette (Jackie); and grandchildren, Rachel Conrad, Grace Rubio and Hope Cornette.
The family will receive friends and guests on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Mount Pisgah Baptist Church with a service to follow at 2:00 PM. Burial will take place after the service in the church cemetery.
In lieu of customary remembrances, Kay would have asked for memorial contributions to be donated to Durham Rescue Mission.
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