Earl Beth Yates, lovingly known to most as "Beth", 86, of Victoria, Texas passed away Monday, June 22, 2026. Visitation will held on Monday, June 29, 2026 at 9am at Rosewood Funeral Chapel in the Regency Chapel. Funeral services will begin at 10am with burial to follow at Memorial Park Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers will be her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Matthew Pressler, Tyler Yates, Logan Yates, Zane Yates, Avery Yates, M.J. Pressler and Dillon Pressler. Honorary pallbearer will be Sydney Pressler.
She was born July 26, 1939 in Port O'Connor, Texas to the late Earl and Mateline Lewis. Beth lived with a steady devotion to family, faith, and the everyday work that quietly sustains a community. Her life reflected a consistent sense of purpose—shown in the care she gave to others, the responsibilities she carried with pride, and the enduring love she held for those closest to her.
Beth worked at HEB in the meat department and later served Victoria ISD in Child Nutrition for 13 years. In each role, she brought reliability and diligence to the tasks before her, offering the kind of dependable presence that coworkers and families come to value deeply.
She also made time for the simple joys that bring people together—square dancing, country opry, and watching sports, especially baseball. In her church life, Beth was a member of Baptist Temple, where she taught Sunday school, sharing faith with patience and care, and offering guidance through steady example. A mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, Beth found meaning in the bonds of family and the generations that followed.
Beth is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Canter (John Willson); sons, Paul Yates and Michael Yates (Michelle); and sister, Dean White. She is also survived by 5 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
Beth was preceded in death by her father, Earl Lewis; mother, Mateline Barr Lewis; husband, Norman Yates; and son, Glenn Yates.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to United Baptist Church, Crown Hospice or Donor's Choice.
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