Helen Louise Davis Yeatts

Helen Louise Davis Yeatts age 89 of Farmville, passed away peacefully at The Woodland (Holly Manor) on January 9, 2013. She was born in Pamplin, VA in Appomattox County on July 8, 1923 the second child of Ada Lue Ferguson Davis and John Thomas Davis. She was preceded in death by her devoted and loving husband of 60 years, Harry William Yeatts and by her brother, Embra Thomas Davis. She is survived by two sons, Harry W. Yeatts Jr. and his wife Catherine F. Wingfield-Yeatts of Staunton, VA and Michael Dean Yeatts and his wife Barbara B. Yeatts of Sandy Hook, VA; four grandchildren, Tabatha, Heather, Brandon and Emily; and seven great-grandchildren. Helen came to Farmville after WWII when her husband Harry began his career as a barber in town. She made countless friends and acquaintances during her years in Farmville as an integral part of the community and active member of the Farmville United Methodist Church. She had very happy memories of her role as a homemaker. The family would like to thank the staff members at The Woodland, (Holly Manor and Brookview Lodge) for their help and compassion. A graveside service will be held, Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11:00AM at Trinity Memorial Gardens, Rice VA. The family will receive friends Friday, January 11, 2013 from 5:00PM to 7:00PM at Puckett Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at www.puckettfh.com. Puckett Funeral Home is serving the family.