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Naomi Edwards Yelton, age 99, of Rutherfordton, passed away July 15, 2024.
She was born November 13, 1924, the daughter of Shakespeare and Lillie Mae Long Edwards of Gilkey.
She is predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Leonard Powell Yelton; and daughter Margaret Yelton Britt, her sisters: Katherine (Joe) Justice, Thelma (Jack) Flack, and brother Gilmer (Nancy) Edwards.
She is survived by her son, Charles Edward Yelton and wife Emily of Lake Lure, four grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and many Edwards and Yelton family nieces and nephews.
During her career, she worked at Stonecutter Mills, Union Trust Bank, and the tax collector's office of Rutherford County. She was a life-long member of First United Methodist Church in Rutherfordton. She was also one of the original board members of Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity.
Services were held July 20 at First United Methodist Church, Rutherfordton with Rev. Dr. In-Yong Lee and Rev. Tonya Hill officiating.
Memorials may be made to Rutherfordton First United Methodist Church (General Fund) 264 N. Main St., Rutherfordton NC 28139 or Rutherford County Habitat for Humanity 269 W. Main St., Forest City NC 28043.
McMahan's Funeral Home & Crematory is serving the family.
