Charlotte Mae Yates, 76, of Mt. Vernon, passed away Thursday, September 12, 2013.

Her strength for living was so strong. She loved her family.

She was born May 31, 1937 in Evansville, IN to Arthur and Mary (Harris) Rutledge.

Charlotte was a homemaker and had attended Harvestime Temple, and graduated in 1955 from New Harmony High School.

Charlotte was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Pam Cremeens and Nina Dartt; and an infant brother, Henry.

She is survived by her loving husband of 57 years, Leon Yates; daughters, Vicki (Brian) Cross and Debbie Yates; son, Rick (Tamara) Yates; brother, Bill (Sue) Rutledge; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.

Services will be held at 11:30 am Monday September 16, 2013 at Schneider Funeral Home 512 Main St. in Mt. Vernon with Rev. Mark Tabor officiating and burial to follow in Black’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:30 am until 11:30 am service time on Monday at the funeral home.