April 30, 1929 - February 7, 2018
Mary Leoda Yarbrough, 88 of Searcy passed away February 7, 2018 in Searcy. She was born in Antioch on April 30, 1929 to the late Daniel and Girtie Hunter.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband C.J. ''Tuffy'' Yarbrough, a daughter Danna Corbitt, four sisters and one brother.
She is survived by her sons Rodney Yarbrough of Eureka Springs, Jerry Yarbrough (Karen) of Mesquite, Nevada; grandchildren Miranda Peebles, Angie Woodle, Che' Sherrill, Regan Clayton, Sache Crouch, Calvin Corbitt, Brandi Cash, Brooke Sherrow; ten great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends.
Mary is best known for her story telling, nurturing nature, her strong faith, gardening and singing. She exuded kindness, tenderness and class. She was also one of the founding members of Tabernacle Baptist Church. She was loved deeply and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be from 11AM-1PM, Monday February 12, 2018 at the Roller-Daniel Funeral Home, with a Graveside Service following at 2:00 PM at Gum Springs Cemetery in Searcy.
In lieu of flowers send donations to St Jude Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Pl. Memphis, TN 38105.
For online guest book, www.rollerfuneral homes.com
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4 Condolence(s)
Joanne Colebank
Monday, February 12, 2018
Leoda was such a sweet and wonderful lady. I miss miss her. I will be praying for the family.
Ron and Kay Fry
Sunday, February 11, 2018
We are so sorry for your loss. We will miss our Beloved Aunt. May the Lord bring you comfort and peace.
Suzanne Murphy
Sunday, February 11, 2018
I worked with Leoda at Colony Shop for many years. She was a kind hardworking lady. She loved her family dearly.
Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Gregory Woods
Saturday, February 10, 2018
Lois and I were so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. God’s word says death is an enemy, and it certainly is. Reading Rev. 21:3, 4 and John 5:25 have always brought us comfort, and hopefully will do the same for you.