Yvonne was born August 15, 1936 in Atlanta, GA to the late Raymond and Lilla Mae Burgess Henslee. She was married to Oliver Preston “Bud” Botter, Jr. on September 3, 1961. Yvonne enjoyed a career in travel at Southern Airlines in her early years. She was a long time member of Evangelical Community Church. She also enjoyed being active in the Old Hickory Academy Mothers Club. Her hobbies and interests included homemaking, travel, crafts, reading to her grandchildren, spending time with her family and hosting during the holidays. Yvonne was known to her grandchildren as Grandmommy.
In addition to her parents, Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband Oliver Preston Botter, Jr. and her brother Charles Henslee.
She is survived by her son, David Botter (Becky) of Gadsden, TN; grandchildren Preston, Rebecca, Brian, Mary Caroline, Olivia, and James Miller Botter. Her sister Rae Collins, her many nieces and nephews and family friend Robbie Taylor. The family wishes to express their sincere gratitude to all of her kind and loving caregivers.
The family will receive friends and loved ones at a period of visitation to be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons.
An escorted procession will travel to Ridgecrest Cemetery for a graveside service at 1 p.m. Randy Pierson of Fellowship Bible Church will officiate the service.
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