Betty Marguerite Mays Holmes Yankie

Betty Marguerite Mays Holmes Yankie, 69, passed away November 11, 2021, in Dallas, Texas.

Betty was born in Clarendon, Texas October 4, 1952, to Ivan Lester Mays and Mary Marguerite Martin McCrary Mays as the youngest of six children.

Her older brother James Douglas tells a story of being sent to the Mulkey Theater to watch the Sunday Matinee starring Audie Murphy with his younger brother and sister. They stayed through the newsreels and cartoon and both showings before returning home after dark. Upon arriving home, they discovered a new baby sister. They asked where she came from and was told, “the doctor brought her by”.

The family moved to Arkansas for several years but returned while Betty was in elementary school. Betty graduated from Clarendon High School in 1972.

Betty married Mark Holmes, her first husband, in 1972, they had two sons, Mark William Holmes and Christopher Bradley Holmes. Mark and Betty were married for a few years.

Later Betty married Joe Mike Yankie. Joe and Betty operated Yankie’s RV Park & Fireworks Stand. Betty really enjoyed selling fireworks and working in the Clarendon School system Maintenance Department.

Betty was preceded in death by an older sister Peggy Sue McCrary (an infant), her father and mother, and her older sister, Wanda Nell McDonald Cardwell, and her husband, Joe Mike Yankie.

She is survived by two brothers, James Douglas McCrary of Clarendon, and Richard Lee McCrary of Navasota. One sister Alice Marie McCrary Ewing of Garland. Betty’s two sons, Mark William Holmes and wife Sherry of Carrolton and Christopher Bradley Holmes and wife Robyn of Carrolton. Betty also leaves behind Grandchildren and Greatgrandchildren.

Betty attended a Baptist church in her earlier years and always loved the Lord. She was always cheerful and happy to see you. Betty was always full of energy and friendly to everyone. On
Tuesday November 23, 2021, The Sandell Drive-In hosted a Celebration of Life Service get together for family and friends. Come be a part of this special occasion as we remember sweet Betty’s life.  The had pictures up on the big screen and some of her favorite tunes followed by her beloved Fireworks.