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John Macy

 

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Rockport TX/Denver CO
Post  Posted 23 Feb 2018 10:45 am    
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For all of you know the steel guitar world's best friend, Dr. Wayne Yakes, you probably know his mom, Frances. Ubiquitous at the steel shows, she was an amazing woman who raised an equally amazing family.

Frances passed this week, and will be sorely missed. I think I speak for all of us in sending our condolences to Wayne and his family, and wish all the best to them...
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Sandra Scott-Wall


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St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Post  Posted 23 Feb 2018 12:45 pm    
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Frances Yakes was a fantastic woman and we all looked forward to seeing her in St. Louis. All of the Scott family send our deepest condolences to Wayne and Lynenn as well as the rest of their family.
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Sonny Jenkins


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Post  Posted 23 Feb 2018 1:54 pm    
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Her and her family were such dear friends. We've known Frances for over 30 years,,,and Dr. Wayne always made us feel so special to be included in his birthday celebration in Dallas. We can't begin to express our deepest sympathy for this very special family! I know she will have a special place in heaven. May God's lasting peace be with the family.

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/reporternews/obituary.aspx?pid=188252887

She raised a family to be proud of!!!
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Billy Easton

 

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Nashville, TN USA
Post  Posted 23 Feb 2018 7:47 pm    
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Our sincere condolences to Wayne, Lynnen and all the family. Frances was indeed a special lady, and we will miss her.

Billy and Meriul
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Jim R. Harrison


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North Vancouver, B. C., Canada
Post  Posted 23 Feb 2018 10:42 pm    
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Here is Frances with Buck & Mitzi Grantham, subjects of Dr. Wayne's photograph.



RIP Mrs. Yakes.
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Buck Grantham


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Denham Springs, LA. USA
Post  Posted 24 Feb 2018 8:11 am     Frances
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Frances was a great lady who like her family supported the steel guitar world and was a friend to all of us and she will be sorely missed by all of us.Our condelences go to the family. Love Buck and Mitzi Grantham
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Bob Blair


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Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Post  Posted 24 Feb 2018 8:07 pm    
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I'm so sorry to hear this. She was an amazing woman. I enjoyed being around her at steel shows over the years. My condolences to Wayne and Lynnen and their families.
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Franklin

 

Post  Posted 25 Feb 2018 2:20 am    
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So sorry! Visiting Wayne and his Mom was always special to our family...My condolences and prayers!
Paul
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George Duncan Sypert

 

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Colo Spgs, Co, USA
Post  Posted 25 Feb 2018 10:06 am    
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Dr Wayne so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mother. She was a sweet lady. The last time I talked to her she was still working at the Air base in Abilene. She will leave a big hole in our hearts.
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Herb Steiner

 

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Spicewood TX 78669
Post  Posted 25 Feb 2018 10:12 am    
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Frances was a sweet, wonderful woman with great amounts of love for all her friends in the steel guitar community. In the 30 years of our friendship, she was never without a glow in her face.

I will truly miss her presence at steel guitar events, or my gigs that she'd attend. RIP, sweetheart.
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Donna Dodd


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Acworth, Georgia, USA
Post  Posted 25 Feb 2018 12:09 pm    
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What a dear lady with quite a flair and a loving spirit! She was so proud of her children and grandchildren's triumphs in education and their successes in life. God bless her family in their time of grief.
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Randall Palmore

 

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Albany,TX USA 76430
Post  Posted 25 Feb 2018 2:47 pm     MrsYakes
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My Condolences to Dr. Yakes and the family. I met Frances Yakes along her pal, Jane Guitar a couple of times, while playing events in Abilene, TX. She was a sweet lady and and a fan of the steel guitar. When I met her I had already known Dr Yakes, via the sale of my 1954 Gibson Century. She walked up to the bandstand to see if I was acquainted with Dr. Wayne? She was proud that I knew him. The steel guitar world is really small world.
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Roy Rosetta


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Nederland, Texas.. On the Texas Gulf Coast
Post  Posted 26 Feb 2018 12:19 pm    
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We are so sorry to hear about Ms. Frances. She was a great lady with a smile at all times. She went on every Friday day tour that I lead in St. Louis, which we did for many years and in Dallas she was a supporter of our Benevolent Fund. What a fun loving and kind lady. We will miss her.

Barbara and Roy Rosetta
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Jamie Howze

 

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Boise, ID
Post  Posted 2 Mar 2018 8:28 am    
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I am very sorry to hear this sad news. My condolences to Dr. Yakes and family.
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