Bobby Jean Yates

February 16, 1932 – October 23, 2026

Bobby Jean Yates was born on February 16, 1932, at Mullins Hospital to Eugene and Ethel Enzor and grew up in the Spring Branch Community of Horry County.

In 1951, she married Lenton L. Yates Sr., and together they moved to North Myrtle Beach in 1956. They shared 56 years of marriage until his passing in 2007.

Mrs. Yates retired from Verizon, formerly GTE, after decades as a service representative. Her faith was an important part of her life, and she was a devoted member of Trinity United Methodist Church for more than 70 years where she served in various church leadership roles.

Mrs. Yates’s passion was caring for her flowers and lawn. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. She was especially known for her delicious pound cakes, which became a cherished part of family gatherings. Above all, Mrs. Yates treasured her family and the time they shared. Whether gathering for Christmas, Thanksgiving, birthdays, or 4th of July, she cherished every opportunity to bring her friends and family together. She also made a point of staying in touch with former classmates and extended family, maintaining those connections throughout her life.

Mrs. Yates is survived by her son, Lenton L. Yates Jr. (Tina), of North Myrtle Beach; her grandsons, Travis Yates (Bethany) and Forrest Yates, both of North Myrtle Beach; and her great-grandson, Asa Yates, of North Myrtle Beach.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lenton L. Yates Sr., and her four brothers, Edison, Jimmy, Wayne, and Gale Enzor.

Mrs. Yates will always be remembered as a sweet, kind and caring great grandmother, grandmother, mother, and friend.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mrs. Yates memory to Trinity United Methodist Church in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina.

Visitation will be held at Lee Funeral Home, 11840 Highway 90, Little River, South Carolina 29566, on October 26, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

A Funeral Service will take place at Trinity United Methodist Church, 706 14th Ave S, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582, on October 27, 2026, at 2:00 pm. Interment will immediately follow at Southern Palms Memorial Gardens, 5000, US 17, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582.

Lee Funeral Home and Crematory of Little River is serving the family.