Ethel "Sissy" Mae Yopp Gearhart

Ethel “Sissy” Mae Yopp Gearhart, 67, of Vinton died Tuesday, August 6, 2024. She was a daughter of the late Harvey Howard Yopp and Perlie Faye Williams Yopp. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-mother, Minnie Jones.Surviving are her husband of 45 years, James Henry Gearhart, Jr.; brothers, Harvey “Bud” Yopp (Debbie) and Gary L. Yopp (Pam); sister-in-law, Christine Chittum; best friends, Sandy Spradlin and Vicky Bradley; several nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 pm, Friday, August 9, 2024, at Lotz Funeral Home, 305 E. Washington Ave., Vinton. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, Saturday, August 10, 2024 at Blue Ridge Memorial Park, 5731 Airport Road, NW, Roanoke with Pastor Jeff Gardner officiating.Online condolences can be made at www.lotzfuneralhomevinton.com