Mamie Jo Wilkins Yarbrough

Mrs. Mamie Jo Wilkins Yarbrough, age 82, of Waverly, TN, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2017, at her home in Waverly, TN. Mrs. Yarbrough was born April 26, 1935, in Nashville, TN, to father Richard (Soodoo) Ralston, and mother Willene Wilkins Taylor and Frank Taylor. She was married to the late Willie D. Yarbrough. She was a homemaker and a devoted member of Salters Chapel AME Church. Survivors include:6 Sons: Larry Yarbrough (Jackie) of Burns, TNClinton "Ricky" Yarbrough (Christy) of Waverly, TNRonnie Yarbrough of Waverly, TNMike Yarbrough of Waverly, TNPaul Yarbrough (Victoria) of New York, NYDavid Yarbrough (Christina) of Waverly, TN4 Daughters: Pamela Turner of Waverly, TNDonna Shields of Waverly, TNRoxanne Hinson (Billy) of OklahomaErika Yarbrough of Atlanta, GASister: Allie Pearl Barr (Linwood) of Milpitas, CA7 Nieces: Mary Adams, Judy Mays, Deborah Turner, Karen Perkins, Renee Carr, Vicky Barr, Dorothy WilkinsNephew: Bernard BarrSeveral grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildrenSpecial Granddaughter: Natasha BrucePreceded in death by husband Willie D. YarbroughParents: Richard (Soodoo) Ralston, Willene Wilkins Taylor and Frank TaylorDaughter: Paula Yarbrough2 Brothers: Walter (Sangie) Reed, William (Skeet) Wilkins4 Sisters: Madie Mayberry, Edna Hamilton, Ethel Wilkins, Carolyn CarrGrandson: Damien TurnerReceiving of friends will be Saturday, August 12, 2017, at 11 a.m., until funeral service time at 1 p.m. at the Luff-Bowen Funeral Home in Waverly. Rev. Everett Hobson will be officiating the service. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Waverly, TN.LUFF-BOWEN FUNERAL HOMEJess S. Bowen, III, Funeral Director2400 Hwy 13 NorthWaverly, TN 37185Telephone: 931-296-2437Obituary Line: 931-296-3500