Mabel Tankersley, age 87 of Dayton, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020 at Spring Hills Singing Woods Assisted Living. She was born December 7, 1932 in Middletown, Ohio, the daughter of the late Owen Coulter and Florence Huffman.
Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her infant son, Michael; children, Tom, Bob, Debbie; son-in-law, David Yukon; former husband, Bernard Tankersley; and special friend, Ronnie Chavez.
Mabel is survived by her daughters, Vicki Yukon, Kathy (Dick) Moore, Patti Warner, Yvonne (Brian) Scott; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; sister, Edna Colwell; as well as a host of other relatives and many friends.
Mabel retired from Good Samaritan Hospital after 20+ years of service as a cashier in the cafeteria. She never met a stranger and considered everyone family. Mabel will be fondly remembered for her love of gambling, lottery tickets and BINGO. She had a smile that would light up the room and she will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm at Newcomer North Chapel (4104 Needmore Rd., Dayton, Ohio 45424). Funeral service will begin at 1:30 pm. Burial will follow in Valley View Memorial Gardens.
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