Geraldine Yates

February 5, 1946 - September 15, 2017

Dearing, GA - Geraldine Hickman Yates, 71, wife of the late Claude E. Yates, Sr., entered into rest on Friday, September 15, 2017, at the Augusta University Hospital Heath Center, Augusta, Georgia. A Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 23, 2017, at Starling-Evans Funeral Home. Geraldine was born in Sanford, North Carolina to Margie Hickman and the late Posey Hickman. She was a United States Army Veteran of Vietnam and had worked for Civil Service for 15 years. She loved to read and spending time with her family. Mrs. Yates was a member of the New Life Church of God. Survivors include her son, Claude Edward Yates, Jr. (Annie); her daughter, Vicky Denise Pratt (Mike); her granddaughter, Charlene Pratt; her mother, Margie Hickman; and two brothers, Richard Hickman and Charles Hickman (Cathy). In so desired, memorials may be made to the Huntington's Disease Society of America, 505 East Ave Suite 902, New York, NY 10018. Please visit www.starling-evans.com www.starling-evans.com to sign online guestbook. STARLING-EVANS FUNERAL HOME, 435 W. MILLEDGEVILLE RD. HARLEM, GA. 30814. 706-556-6524