Bobbie Yater went to be with her Heavenly Father on September 7, 2020 at the age of 94. She will always be remembered as a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was born on October 2, 1925 in Scurry, Texas, to William Henry and Vera Pearl Smith. After graduating from Scurry High School, she moved to Dallas to live with one of her sisters and ultimately worked as a bookkeeper at Southern Union. Bobbie loved to dance and met her future husband, Charles Yater at a dance. They were married 66 years prior to his death in 2014.
In 1951, Bobbie and Charles established C.M. Yater Manufacturing Jewelry Company; today it is known as C.M. Yater and Sons Fine Jewelry Manufacturing. Bobbie’s family and business were the pride and joy of her life. Her favorite activities were reading (especially her Bible), fishing and playing Bingo.
Bobbie is survived by her son, Mark Yater, daughter-in-laws, Linda and Robin Yater, grandchildren, Eren Campbell, David Campbell and Cole Yater, great-grandchildren, Jaden Campbell, Elin Campbell and Louise Morris, a very special niece.
Bobbie was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Yater, son, Charles Gregory Yater and 7 sisters.
A private funeral service will be held.
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