She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. Barbara was a Middletown City Transit Driver for 30 years, eventually becoming a Lead Driver. She enjoyed traveling and camping.
In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Hatton.
Barbara is survived by her husband, Donald Yates; daughters, Kristie (Dan) Wilch and Joan Beaty; son, Jason Yates; grandchildren, Zachary, Rhys and Lyra; great-grandchildren, Elijah, Noah and Josie; sisters, Donna Roberts and Denise Hatton; numerous nieces, nephews and many other loving family members and friends.
Visitation will be 12:30pm-2:30pm on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Breitenbach Anderson Funeral Home, 517 South Sutphin Street, Middletown, OH 45044. A Memorial Service will follow at 2:30 pm with Pastor Jake Ferguson officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to PAWS Adoption Center, 6302 Crossings Blvd., Monroe, OH 45050.
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