Jo Anne Yates

Jo Anne Yates, age, 86 of Gulfport died Tuesday, September 6, 2011 in Gulfport. She was born January 21, 1925 in Texas. She was a volunteer with the Garden Park Auxiliary since 1982. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Lester Yates, son, Mark Yates and daughter, Sue Anne Coury. She is survived by her son , Bryan L. Yates (Pauline) of Gulfport; grandchildren, Bryan David Yates (Suzanne), Lauren Criss (Robert), Eric Pierce, Kenny Pierce, Michael Woodall (Natasha); great-grandchildren, Bryan Wade Yates, Savannah Yates, Olivia Criss, Conner Criss, Angel Woodall, and Tori Woodall. The funeral service will be held Thursday, September 8, 2011 at 7:00 p.m. at Bradford-O'Keefe Funeral Home, O'Neal Road, Gulfport where friends may visit beginning at 6:00 p.m. View and sign register book at www.bradfordokeefe.com