Ann Freeman Yates

Ann Freeman Yates, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday , September 8th, 2022 at Novant Health Medical Center in  Bolivia , NC following a very brief illness.  Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by her husband Donnie Yates , Sr., one brother Bruce Freeman and one sister Joyce Hargett.

Ann was a native of Richmond County, NC, having been born to Harry and Callie Mae Freeman on June 13, 1935. In 1952 she married her high school sweetheart, Donald A. Yates (Donnie) and they moved to Randolph County in 1954. Ann raised 3 children and was very involved in local church activities. Most recently she attended New Salem United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher, sang in the choir and was a member of the women's group, UMW. Throughout her years Ann was also employed at various location, including a dental office in Liberty, NC, Randolph County Health Department and Randolph County Social Services in Asheboro, NC.

Ann was a talented lady in many ways; she sang beautifully, was "crafty" and could sew and Knit lovely items for friends and family. She also loved to bake and could decorate cakes for any occasion. Ann also loved to garden and enjoyed working in the yard with her flowers and plants. But most of all, Ann loved spending time with her family and doing things for them.

Ann is survived by her 3 children; Lynn (Joe) Myers of Asheboro, Denise Estes of New Jersey and  Donald A. Yates Jr. ( Allen)  (Evelyn) of Randleman. She is also survived by One brother William Freeman of Burlington, NC.  Ann also leaves behind 7 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Family will receive friends Saturday, October 1, 2022 at 10:00 am at New Salem United Methodist Church, 623 New Salem Rd., Randleman, NC 27317 with a celebration of life service following at 11:00 am.

Memorials may be made to New Salem United Methodist Church.