Eunice Virginia Yelton,  of Forest City died Thursday, October 24, 2024, at the age of 101.  Eunice was born in Rutherford County on September 13, 1923, and was a daughter of the late Lawrence and Cleo Gordon Toms.  She had worked for Deb Manufacturing and PPG Industries.  She was also a member of the Village Chapel in Forest City. Eunice was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister.  

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Yelton, her sons, Wayne Yelton and Ronnie Yelton, as well as her brothers, Lawrence Toms, Jr., Howard Toms, Paul Toms and Hoyle Toms. 

Survivors include her brother, John Toms and wife Mary of Rock Hill, South Carolina, her sister, Lois Toms Hoppes of Shelby, as well as three grandchildren, Kelly Yelton, Chris Yelton, and Carla Yelton. 

The funeral service will be held at 2 o’clock on Wednesday, October 30, 2024, in The Padgett and King Chapel with the Reverend Frank Ensley officiating. Interment will follow at the Cool Springs Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 o’clock prior to the service at the mortuary. 

The Padgett and King Mortuary & Crematory is in charge of arrangements and an online guest registry is available at www.padgettking.com