Eva Rachel (Hudson) Yates

Mrs. Yates was born on November 27, 1926, in Pickens South Carolina, to the late Claude and Flora Masters Hudson. She was a very active member of Pickens Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mrs. Yates loved to be outside working in her yard. When she was not in her yard, she enjoyed traveling, dancing, and she was known in the community as a wonderful seamstress. Her family and friends will miss her dearly.

Mrs. Yates is survived by her four children: Norma Chastain Beaudoin (Don), LaRue Yates (Katie), Saronna Yates, and Darla Yates; seven grandchildren: Rachelle Byers, Kevin Chastain, Travis Yates (Raynell), Drue Yates (Kim), Zachary Crooks (Jessica), Jesse Crooks, and Charlie Crooks; twelve great grandchildren: Kolby, Kalobe, Mila Yates, Aiden, Dylan, Colton, Tristan, Eva, Halle, Janiya, Arianna, and Jovie Crooks.

In addition to her parents, Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Yates; son in law: Ray Chastain; one great grandchild: Hyland Byers; and her brother Thomas Horace Hudson.

The funeral will be held at 2:00 PM, on Monday March 23,2026, in the chapel of Dillard Funeral Home.

The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00 to 1:45 PM in the Garden Room.

The burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Pickens Seventh-day Adventist Church or Agape Hospice Care, located at 130 Thurmond Ln Ste 211, Clemson, SC 29631.

Dillard Funeral Home is assisting the family with their arrangements.