Dr. Phyllis J. Yates, a resident of Farmington Hills, Michigan, died on April 21st, 2024 at the age of 84. Funeral services arranged by The Dorfman Chapel.

Location of Service:

The Dorfman Chapel- main chapel (map to our Chapel)

Date of Service:

Thursday April 25th, 2024

Time of Service:

2:00 PM  

Interment at:

Machpelah Cemetery, 21701 Woodward Ave, Ferndale, MI

Officiant:

Rabbi Harold Loss  

Shiva Information:

The family will be informally gathering through Friday evening at the residence of David and Stephani Yates, 31040 Crestwood Dr. Franklin MI 48025 Phone: (248) 219-1136.

Gathering Hours:
Thursday- following the interment until 9:00PM
Friday- from 2:00PM until 5:00PM, then 6:00PM until 9:00PM.  
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Charitable contributions:

Alzheimers Association
25200 Telegraph Rd. Suite 100
Southfield, MI 48033
Phone: 800.272.3900  

Family Members:

Beloved wife of Harvey Yates. Dear mother of Beth Yates and David (Stephani) Yates. Loving grandmother of Sydney Yates and Olivia Yates. Devoted sister of Howard (Donna) Plotkin. Dearest daughter of the late William and Lila Plotkin. Also survived by many other loving family members and friends.  

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