Rebecca "Becky" Yelton

Rebecca “Becky” Barrier Yelton, 77, of Winston-Salem, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, November 22, 2019.  Becky was born August 22, 1942 in Guilford County to Bob and Hattie Barrier.  After graduating from Greensboro Women’s College, Becky went on to become one of the first female managers at IBM.  Becky had a zest for life and lived it to the fullest.  She loved to travel and spend time outdoors.  An avid reader, she also loved music, games and puzzles.  After retiring from IBM, she was one of the first full time residents on Bald Head Island.  This was a special place for her where she spent many happy years.  It was here that she met her loving husband Wyman and they began their next chapter of fun and adventures.

Becky was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Brenda Strider, and her first husband, Fred Pallas.  She is survived by her husband of 20 years, Wyman Yelton; her sister, Barbara Carroll; stepchildren, Scott Yelton (Ashley) and Stephanie Williard (Charles); nieces, Sharon Nault (Lloyd), Lydia Latta (Harold), Maria Chrismon (Jimmy); nephew, Chris Strider (Chrissy); grand nieces, Courtney, Katie, Emily, Maggie; grandnephew, Chris; great grandnieces, Anna Rebecca and Lilah; and step grandchildren, Katie, Charlie, Emma, Tate, Reagan, Macy, Allison and Carson.

A celebration of life will be held Wednesday, November 27, 2019 at 2 PM at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel with Rev. Dan Wilkers officiating.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bald Head Island Conservancy or a charity or church of your choice.