YEATES - Shirley J. (nee Carlson) Of Sanborn, NY, December 2, 2023. Beloved wife of the late Richard G. Yeates, Jr.; dearest mother of Laura B. Yeates and Katie M. Yeates (Gregory Maday); loving grandmother of six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; daughter of the late Robert H. and Carol L. (Vallier) Carlson; sister of Patricia J. Carlson, Donna J. Carlson (Joel Baker), Nancy A. Carlson (David Green), Dianne M. (Kevin) Colling, Holley L. (late Paul Sr. Laudico), and the late Sharon (Fred) Fletcher and Linda Wheeler; sister-in-law of Judith (Brad) Graves, Patricia (Gary) Dmoch, Jayne (Gary) Baldwin and Donna (Jeff) Carnes; also survived by nieces and nephews. No prior visitation. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements by: ERIE COUNTY CREMATION SERVICE, (716) 824-6435. Please share your condolences at: www.eriecountycremationservice.com