of Lexa, AR

September 25, 1950 - June 15, 2025

Gail Patricia Yates was born in Prairie Grove, Arkansas on September 25, 1950 to Jim and Myrna Fancher and passed away on June 15, 2025 peacefully at her home in Lexa.

After graduating from Kingston High School, she received her bachelor's degree from Arkansas Tech University and then later received her master's degree from Delta State University.

She settled in West Helena where she was a dedicated coach and PE teacher in the Elaine and Helena-West Helena School Districts for over forty years.

She was a devoted mother and ''Nanny'' to her children and seven grandchildren who she loved dearly. She loved cooking, planning family get-togethers and spending time on her family's farm in Kingston, Arkansas. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Kingston.

Survivors include her two sons, Chuck Yates (Brandi) of Marianna, Arkansas and Jimmy Yates of Lexa, Arkansas; one daughter, Misty Yates Dissinger (Josh) of Little Rock, Arkansas; two sisters, Jean Fancher (Fred) of Kingston, AR and Jimaleah Boyers of New Braunfels, Texas; one brother, Butch Fancher (Brenda) of Kingston; seven grandchildren, Adalyn Finley, Odin and Conrad Dissinger, Cutter and Bowen Yates, Tobi and Bretlee Yates and a host of very loved nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Myrna Fancher and one brother, Tommy Fancher.

The family would like to thank Kim Hudson for her care as well as Legacy Hospice.

Pallbearers will be Cliff Fancher, Max Light, James Eaton, Nathan Ogden, Jensen Dunn, Creighton Ralls and Josh Dissinger.

A visitation for Gail Yates will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Roller-Citizens Funeral Home in West Helena, Arkansas. A graveside service will be held at Kingston Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 20, 2025 in Kingston, Arkansas. Brother Nathan Ogden and Brother James Eaton will officiate.

Services will be directed by the staff of Roller-Citizens Funeral Home, West Helena, (870)-572-2571. Relatives and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/westhelena.

Obituary Provided By:
Roller-Citizens Funeral Home
508 East Plaza Street
West Helena, AR  72390
www.rollerfuneralhomes.com