Renee’ Lynn Yates, age 45 of Lyles, TN died on January 24, 2018. She was born November 6, 1972 in Phoenix, AZ. Renee had worked in hotel hospitality and management before her health declined. She was a beloved wife, mother, sister, daughter, and grandmother. She was known to her grandchildren as “wa wa.” Because of her love for her family, Renee’ had an ability to get so very close them, leading to a deep level of understanding and care. She will be greatly missed.
Renee’ is survived by her husband, David D. Yates; her mother, Linda Lee Waters Bannister of Lyles, TN; her father, Kenneth Elderkin of Centerville; her children, Destiny kilby of Phoenix, AZ, Anthony Duncan of Fairview, TN, Kristynn Howell of Lyles, TN, Jon Levine of Colorado; her sister, Kristina Willis of Fairview, TN, her brother, Matt Bannister of Lyles, TN; 12 grandchildren; also survived by several cousins, aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.