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Elizabeth Yarbrough

August 22, 1935 ~ September 19, 2022 (age 87) 87 Years Old
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Elizabeth Yarbrough, age 87, of Madisonville, formerly of Warren, Michigan, passed away peacefully at 7:42 a.m. Monday September 19, 2022 at her home. 

Born August 22, 1935 a native of Lauderdale, County Mississippi, she was the daughter of the late Willie Durr and Omie Shoemake Durr. 

She had worked as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Detroit, Michigan and was a self-employed business owner and entrepreneur.  She was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker.  She loved traveling, cooking, painting, and watching Court-TV shows.  Most of all she loved her family. 

She also was preceded in death by her loving husband William H. Yarbrough; a daughter Angelia Yarbrough; two brothers Willie Durr Jr. and Lynn Durr; and a sister Bernice Durr. 

She leaves behind to cherish her loving memories two sons Aaron Yarbrough of Detroit, Michigan and William (Velma) Yarbrough of Madisonville; a daughter Debra Ulmer of Laurel, Mississippi; one brother Lorenzo (Paula) Harris of Columbus, Mississippi; three sisters Lucinda Chaney of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mary (Robert) Benjamin of Detroit, Michigan, and Edna (Howard) Birdsong of Detroit, Michigan; 8 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. 

Private services for the family will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday September 26, 2022 at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West in Hopkinsville, Kentucky.  The Reverend Maurice Webb will officiate. 

Elliott Mortuary in Madisonville is in charge of her professional services and arrangements.  Condolences to the family can be shared at www.elliottmortuarycares.com.  

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Services

Funeral Service
Monday
September 26, 2022

2:00 PM
Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West
5817 Fort Campbell Blvd.
Hopkinsville, KY 42240

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