Gretna……….Katie Murphy Yeatts, age 73 of Gretna died Thursday, January 28, 2016 at her residence.
Born July 17, 1942 in Pittsylvania County she was a daughter of the late Clifton Murphy and Thelma Cundiff Murphy. She was predeceased by her husband, Bennett (Pete) Haymes Yeatts; two sisters, Ida Sue Osborne and Becky Holley; and a brother, Cary Murphy. Mrs. Yeatts was a member of Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church and styled many of her friends and neighbors hair. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and visiting the nursing home. She also enjoyed gardening, flowers; and watching sports, especially UNC basketball games.
She is survived by two sons, Ramsey Yeatts and his wife, Becky of Danville and Brian Yeatts and his wife, Rachel of Blairs; one daughter, Debbie Yeatts Ingram and her husband, Louis of Nathalie; two brothers, Billy Murphy of Dry Fork and Pete Murphy of Dry Fork; one sister, Mary Jo Shortt of Altavista; four grandchildren, Justice Scearce, Emma Yeatts, Ian Yeatts and Elizabeth Yeatts.
Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 1, 2016 at Anderson Memorial United Methodist Church by Rev. Sharon Forbes. Burial will follow in Gretna Burial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Colbert-Moran Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to your favorite charity.
Colbert-Moran Funeral Home, Gretna is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.colbertmoran.com.