Brandy Erika Yates

Brandy Erika Yates, daughter of Chris and Karen (Keeney) Worley, was born October 8, 1980 in Osage Beach, Missouri. She departed this life, June 14, 2023 near Macks Creek, Missouri at the age of forty-two years, eight months and six days.

On in June 10, 2012 she was united in marriage to Justin Yates. Together they shared eleven years of marriage.

She was preceded in passing by her paternal grandparents, Lowell & Maxine Sims; maternal grandparents, Ralph & Patricia Keeney and one uncle, Kevin Worley.

She is survived by her husband, Justin Yates of the home; her parents, Chris & Karen Worley of Lake Ozark, Missouri; two daughters, Paris Yates and Sophia Yates; one son, Justus Yates; three sisters, Quinn Barlund of Lake Ozark, Missouri, Devon Worley of Lake Ozark, Missouri; Meghan Worley of Springfield, Missouri; one niece, Kaet Roberts and her husband Steve; one nephew, Aiden Worley; one great-niece, Ecko, one great-nephew, Skylar. As well as a host of other relatives and many dear friends.

Brandy was raised in Lake Ozark, Missouri and was a 1999 graduate of School of the Osage. Following graduation, she attended Central Methodist College before moving to Springfield, Missouri, to attend college at Missouri State University but the lake called her back home in 2004 where she was able to finish her degree at Columbia College in 2007. She and the love of her life Justin began dating in 2011, marrying a year later and welcoming their daughter Sophia in July of 2013. In 2015, Brandy completed her degree in Sonography, and began the career in which she so passionately loved.

Brandy was a lover of water and only felt at home around the lake or the ocean. Through this love of the lake she became a shining star for her entire lake family. She never met a stranger, and had a gift for lighting up any room with her radiant smile and infectious personality. Her love for vibrant fashions, and all things that sparkle made it feel as if the room filled with pink and diamonds when she would walk in. She also loved the beach, dolphins, dancing, and travel. Most of all she loved being a wife, and mother and cherished her family dearly.

She was a loving and a caring wife, mother, daughter, sister, aunt, great-aunt, neighbor and friend. We celebrate her life and her accomplishments and will treasure the memories she created for her family and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday June 24, 2023 at Osage Hills Church in Osage beach, Missouri. Burial will follow in the Little Niangua Cemetery in Preston, Missouri. Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday June 23, 2023 at Osage Hills Church in Osage Beach, Missouri.

Memorial donations may be made to “Sophia’s College Fund” and left at the funeral home.