Eunice Virginia Yelton, of Forest City died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the age of 101.
Eunice was born in Rutherford County September 13, 1923, and was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Cleo Gordon Toms.
She had worked for Deb Manufacturing and PPG Industries. She was a member of the Village Chapel in Forest City.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Yelton, her sons, Wayne Yelton and Ronnie Yelton, as well as her brothers, Lawrence Toms, Jr., Howard Toms, Paul Toms and Hoyle Toms.
Survivors include her brother, John Toms and wife Mary of Rock Hill, SC, her sister, Lois Toms Hoppes of Shelby, as well as three grandchildren, Kelly Yelton, Chris Yelton, and Carla Yelton.
Her funeral service was held October 30 in The Padgett and King Chapel with Rev. Frank Ensley officiating.
An online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com
Padgett~King Mortuary and Crematory is serving the family.