Judy Brown Yates of Charlotte, NC passed away November 15, 2023. Born in Monroe, NC she was the daughter of the late Eugene Brown and Doris Knight Brown. Mrs. Yates was married to her loving husband, Richard Yates, for 58 years. She loved her family and grandchildren. She also loved gardening, flowers, homemaking, decorating, and scrapbooking. She was a great cook and loved the beach. She is predeceased by her parents and brother, Barry Brown. Surviving are her husband, daughter, Kimberley (Joseph) Lutz; grandchildren, Hannah (Daniel) Howes, Olivia Hildreth; and great grandchild, Liam Howes. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to The Alzheimer's Association, 140 Stoneridge Drive, Ste 210, Columbia, SC 29210 or at https://www.alz.org/