Pauline Rutherford Yates
May 29, 1919 - April 9, 2020
Pauline Rutherford Yates, age 100, of Bristol Virginia, passed away peacefully at Bristol Regional Medical Center on April 8, 2020. She was born in Bristol, VA to the late, Troy Rutherford and Lucy Leonard Rutherford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Andy Yates; son Andy Yates Jr.; three brothers, JB, Herman, and Jack, and two sisters, Remma and Dota Lee. She was a graduated of Valley Institute and worked as a seamstress and then supervisor at Big Jack Manufacturing Plant in Bristol before becoming a mother. Most of her years were spent wholly devoted to her children and grandchildren. She was deeply loved and will be profoundly missed by her family. Pauline is survived by her son, David Yates; brother, TR Rutherford; grandchildren, Joshua, Jenna, Jessica, and Andy; three great-granddaughters, as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins. A private family service will be held, and she will be entombed in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum. Condolences and memories may be left for the family at akardfuneralhome.com Akard Funeral Home, (423) 989-4800 is serving the Yates family.
Pauline Rutherford Yates, age 100, of Bristol Virginia, passed away peacefully at Bristol Regional Medical Center on April 8, 2020. She was born in Bristol, VA to the late, Troy Rutherford and Lucy Leonard Rutherford. In addition to her... View Obituary & Service Information