Jane Scates

Jane Scates, age 86, of Knoxville, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 at NHC Fort Sanders, where she received exceptional care, compassion, and love.

Jane was born on July 5, 1940, to the late Oliver Yarnell and Lizzie Kelley Yarnell.

Jane was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother by choice, and friend who cherished her family and the time spent with those she loved. She will be remembered for her kindness, love, and devotion to those closest to her. The memories she created and the love she shared will forever remain in the hearts of her family and friends.

Jane was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Freels Scates; her son, Donny Scates; her parents, Oliver and Lizzie Yarnell; her brothers, Bobby Ray Yarnell, William Ray Yarnell, James Yarnell, George Yarnell, Charles Yarnell, and Ervin Yarnell; and her sisters, Margaret Watson, Emogene Yarnell, Lillian Tucker, and Lucy Setzer.

In addition to several nieces, nephews and close friends. She is survived by her loving daughter, Jacquetta Scates; her nephew, Mike Scates (Kimberly); her grandchildren by choice, Travis Scates (Kayla) and Tori Higashi (Kyle); and her beloved great-grandchildren by choice, Maddox and Barrett Scates, children of Travis and Kayla, and Millie Kate and Cannon Higashi, children of Tori and Kyle, along with extended family members and loved ones.

Jane leaves behind many cherished memories and will be lovingly remembered by her family and all who knew her.

The family will receive friends and family at Mynatt Funeral Home- Powell Chapel, 2000 Powell Drive, Powell, Tennessee 37849 on Friday, October 23rd, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., with the service following at 7:00 p.m. The service will be led by Reverend James Yeary, with the eulogy delivered by Travis Scates. Family And Friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. for the graveside service which will be held on Saturday, October 24th, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at Berry Highland Memoria Cemetery, 5315 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, Tennessee 37919. Condolences may be offered at www.mynattfh.com