Delores was born in Portsmouth, Ohio on December 30, 1933 to the late Denver & Lucille Goddard.
Along with her parents Delores was preceded in death by her husband Herschel Yates in 2014; her siblings Denver and Robert Goddard.
She is survived by her children Richard D. (Brandy) Yates of Redfield, Arkansas and Cynthia A. Yates of Benton, Arkansas; sisters Regina Cole and Donna Smith; grandchildren Aaron (Stephanie), Melissa (Alex), Michael, Mason and Tyler; great-grandchildren Melody, Harmony, David, Alessa, Dylan and William.
Family and friends will gather at Pinecrest Funeral Home on Thursday, November 2 from noon until a graveside service begins at one o'clock that afternoon..
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.pinecrestfh.com for the Yates family.