Mary Jo Yates, 80, of Philpot, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023, at Chautauqua Health and Rehabilitation. Mary Jo was born in Louisville, Kentucky on August 23, 1942, to the late James Henry Yates and Mary Lawrence Yates. She attended Assumption High School in Louisville where she graduated in 1960. Mary Jo was of the Catholic faith where she attended St. Raphel the Archangel Catholic Church in Louisville until she became a member of St. Stephen Cathedral when she moved to Owensboro. She retired from Stockyards Bank where she worked as a teller.
Mary Jo was kind and loving. Her nieces and nephews adored her, and she loved them as her own. She was a wonderful sister-in-law and was always there for her family. Mary Jo enjoyed her TV shows, especially Downton Abbey and PBS. She enjoyed bowling in her spare time. Mary Jo was a devoted Catholic. She spent her time here on Earth serving God and faithfully served as the housekeeper for the local priest of St. Stephen Cathedral.
Along with her parents, Mary Jo was preceded in death by her brother, John Lawrence Yates, who passed away in 2020.
Those left to cherish Mary Jo’s memory are her nephews: Dan Yates of Philpot, Chris (Renee) Yates of Dekoven, and James Yates of Philpot; sister-in-law, Cecilia Yates of Philpot; and several great-nieces and nephews.
Mass of Christian burial will be 12:00 pm on Friday, August 11, 2023, at St. Stephen Cathedral. Visitation will be from 10:00 am to the time of Mass at the church. Private family burial will be at a later date at Resthaven Memorial Park in Louisville, KY. Friends who wish to attend the burial of Ms. Yates can reach out to Cecilia Yates for times and dates.
Expressions of sympathy may take the form of charitable donations made payable to St. Vincent de Paul Store, 200 E. 18th Street, Owensboro, KY 42303, and to Birthright of Owensboro, 512 W. 7th Street, Owensboro, KY 42301.
Haley McGinnis Funeral Home & Crematory is both honored and privileged to be entrusted with the care of Mary Jo Yates. Leave your messages of condolence for the family of Ms. Yates and sign her virtual guestbook at www.haleymcginnis.com.