Emily Yelton

Chesnee, SC - - Emily Faye Jolley Yelton, 77, of 123 Old Airport Road, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, May 10, 2024 at her home.

Born in Gaffney, she was the loving wife of Kenneth Leland Yelton for 58 years and the daughter of the late Cly Jolley and Gertrude Lamb Jolley. She was a graduate of Chesnee High School and served her community well. Mrs. Yelton was a lifelong member of New Pleasant Baptist Church.

In addition to her husband also surviving are two sons, Bryan Yelton (Rachel) of Chesnee and Brent Yelton (Cathy) of Colorado Springs, CO; six grandchildren, Jimmy Yelton (Morgan), Mary Melissa Shields (Caleb), Anna Claire Yelton, Chandler Yelton, Chase Yelton (Ashley) and Cady Sandifer; two great-grandchildren, Leland Yelton and Evie Shields; and numerous nieces and nephews. Mrs. Yelton was preceded in death by three brothers, Billy Jolley, Gene Jolley and Ronnie Jolley; and a sister, Barabra Sue Gilbert. The family would like to extend a heartfelt thanks to Agape Care for their excellent care and compassion.

The family will receive friends from 1:00PM until 2:00PM on Monday, May 13, 2024 at New Pleasant Baptist Church. Funeral services will immediately follow at 2:00PM at the church with Reverend Brandon Morris officiating. Interment will be in New Pleasant Baptist Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Agape Care South Carolina, 706 E. Main Street, Spartanburg, SC, 29302.

The family will be at the residence.

An online guest register is available at www.blakelyfuneralhome.com

Blakely Funeral Home & Crematory, Gaffney, SC