Mary K. Yant

Mary “Tiny” K. Yant, 71, of Syracuse, passed away on June 2, 2021 at her residence.  She was born on November 18, 1949 to Charles Merrill Kinnison and Mary J. (Yant) DuBois.  She married Jerry Yant on March 22, 1984 in Andalusia, Alabama.

Mary is survived by her husband, Jerry Yant of Syracuse; daughter, Christine (Brandon) Erlacher of Bristol; several grandchildren; sisters, Patricia Ann Elser of Ligonier, Betty Jo Morris of Elkhart and Sandra (Steve) Knepper of Wolcottville.  She was preceded in death by her parents and brother, David Kinnison.

Mary graduated in 1968.  It was the first graduating class of consolidated West Noble High School. Mary loved to dance, camp, gardening, the mountains, mushroom hunting, cooking and going out in the boat.

A graveside service will be held in Mary’s honor on June 19, 2021 at 11:00 am at Oak Park Cemetery aside her mother.

Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society.