Mary June (Johnson) Yates of Linden passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, in the home of her son, Jonathan, in Romney. In her final days, she was surrounded by the love of so many people whose lives she had positively impacted. She was 70.
Those who knew Mary June loved her for her positivity, sense of humor and passion for her faith.
Mary June was a brilliant author, teacher, mentor and friend to many during her time with us. She was a passionate educator and touched many lives teaching English as a second language and serving as a professor at Ivy Tech. Mary June was also a great leader in her faith which was demonstrated in her time as a pastor and leading many Bible study groups over the years.
Mary June earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Oakland City University in 1974 and also completed Victory Bible Institute’s training in 1998 in order to better serve as a minister and mentor to those around her.
Surviving family includes: two sons, Chad and Jonathan Yates; daughter Rachel Johnson-Yates; brother John Roger Johnson; and two grandchildren.
Visitation is noon to 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 21 at Burkhart Funeral Home, 201 W. Wabash Ave., Crawfordsville. The service will begin at 1:30 p.m. led by Pastor Jeff Johns. Burial will follow at Maple Ridge Cemetery, Waveland.
Online condolences may be made at www.BurkhartFH.com.
In lieu of flowers, we ask for a donation to a fundraiser for our cousin in the Philippines who is hoping to be able to purchase an electric wheelchair for her daughter who is living with Cerebral Palsy: https://www.gofundme.com/f/wheelchair-for-miss-d
