Cathie E. Yates

Date of Death: May 5, 2011

Cathie E. Yates, 63, of Lafayette, died at 3:24 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 2011, at Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette.
Born Aug. 3, 1947, in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Wilmer W. “Bill” and Marilyn M. Neal Walkup. She graduated from Wendell L. Willkie High School in Elwood in 1965.
In August 1971, she married Kenneth Yates. He died in July 1973.
Mrs. Yates worked at Home Hospital for 38 years before retiring as ward clerk in the pediatrics department in 2003.
She was a member of Linwood Christian Church and attended Brady Lane Church of Christ. While attending Brady Lane Church of Christ she lead the children?s youth group and choir for several years. She was a member of an in-home Bible study group and was head of the activities committee at Home Hospital. She enjoyed playing Bunco, Scrabble, cards and spending time with her family.
Surviving are two sisters, Marilee J. Switzer (husband: Patrick) of Lafayette and Carol Hancock (husband: Richard) of West Lafayette; and a brother, Michael Walkup (wife: Ginger) of Lafayette.
Also surviving are 15 nieces and nephews, 30 great-nieces and nephews, 9 great-great-nieces and nephews and a brother-in-law, William “”Bill” Banks of West Lafayette. Preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Banks.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. Monday, May 9, 2011, at Soller-Baker Lafayette Chapel 400 Twyckenham Blvd. Lafayette 47909 with a memorial service at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Brady Lane Church of Christ, 2701 Brady Lane, Lafayette 47909 with Pastor Guy Brown officiating. Those wishing may contribute in her memory to the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or Kidney Foundation.

Soller-Baker Funeral Homes, Inc.

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Cathie made my week every week. Seeing her coming down my hallway brightened me up no matter how bad my mood was. She just had that naturally about her. She had a great sense of humor and an all around wonderful personality. I got many words of great advice from her and lots of praise in the 2 years that I knew her. I always waited for her every week knowing when she would be coming, when she didn&t come this week I knew something wasn&t right. When I heard of the news it was devastating. Then I remembered what a great spirit she was. She will be smiling down on every person she touched in her life and spending precious time with already passed family who she talked to greatly about. I know Cathie felt very blessed to have had those in her life that she did. I believe officiating her nieces wedding was the highlight of the last year of her life. She was so excited when she returned, holding pictures and talking about the beautiful bride and ceremony. She truly had a heart of gold and I will miss seeing her beautiful face every week. Even if it isn&t the family type of love and even if it&s someone you see once a week, it can touch you so deeply that you will remember that person and their words for the rest of their life. Cathie is that to me and I loved her as if she were family. RIP Cathie.

Cathie was one of the dearest and kindest friends I had to honor to have. She always had a smile and I always looked forward to every minute I could spend with her. She will be missed by everyone who had the
pleasure to know her. My love and prayers are with all her family and friends.

Have heard so many stories from Thelma Neal and my sister-in-law, Marcia Marker about the Neal/Walkup reunions that I feel compelled to send my condolences to your family. Know your family is in my prayers.

Good bye sweet Aunt until we see you again in heaven.. I will miss you greatly. You are loved and we were blessed by you. Love you.

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