Bessie Maureen Yarbrough's Obituary
Bessie Maureen Yarbrough, 92 of Howey-In-The-Hills, FL went to be with the Lord on July 06, 2016. Bessie was born on May 05, 1924 in Tennessee to the late Charles and Blanche Rich. Bessie and her husband Travis moved to Lake County, FL in 1985 from Canton, MI. She was of the Baptist faith. She retired from General Motors in Livonia, MI. Bessie enjoyed traveling all over the world. Some of her favorite places to visit were; Las Vegas, Hawaii, and New Mexico. Bessie also enjoyed hiking, snorkeling, and most of all spending time with her family. Those who knew Bessie would say that she was a kind, patient, and selfless women who loved her children and grandchildren dearly. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 50 years: Travis Yarbrough. She is survived by her Sons: Neal Yarbrough, of Howey-In-The-Hills, FL and Gary (Chris) Yarbrough, of Eustis, FL; Daughters: Shirley Walker, of Davison, MI, Linda (Pat) Mullins, of Canton, MI, Janice Taylor, of Altamonte, FL and Joy (Tim) Johnson, of Santa Fe, New Mexico; Brother: Raymond Rich, of Florence, Alabama; 15 Grandchildren and 22 Great-Grandchildren. Bessie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be deeply missed by many. A visitation will be held on Sunday July 10, 2016 from 3:00Pm to 7:00PM at Steverson Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Home, Tavares, FL. A Funeral service will be held on Monday July 11, 2016 at 11:00AM at Steverson Hamlin and Hilbish Funeral Home. A committal service will directly follow the funeral service on Monday at Greenwood Cemetery, Eustis, FL. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family on the tribute wall.
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