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Opal Lee Yarbrough
January 19, 1939 - July 12, 2022

Opal Lee Yarbrough, 83, of Steele, Missouri passed away at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas on July 12, 2022. She was born on January 19, 1939 in Carthage, Mississippi to Woodrow Pigg and Marcelene Pigg. She was united in marriage to Forrest Paul Yarbrough on February 21, 1959 in New Orleans Louisiana. They were married for 57 years until Paul’s passing in August of 2016. Opal was a member of the Holland Baptist Church in Holland, Missouri. She was a woman of God, an excellent cook, a motivator, and loved to cater to the needs of others. She enjoyed cooking, hosting others in her home, gardening, decorating for all seasons, journaling, and collecting pictures. Her greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include; one daughter: Tammy Stallings (Tim) of Jonesboro, Arkansas; two sons: Lynn Yarbrough of Mountain Home, Arkansas and Gregg Yarbrough (Laura) of Mountain Home, Arkansas; one brother: Ricky Kyle of Dallas, Texas; two sisters: Ann Ray of Meridian, Mississippi and Carolyn Kyle of Jackson, Mississippi; four grandchildren: Jenna Rowden (Josh), Connor Stallings, Heather Eubanks (Brad), Carson Yarbrough (Kylie); six great grandchildren: Hudson Rowden, Grant Rowden, Ellie Rowden, Katie Brooke Eubanks, Sarah Eubanks, Raelynn Yarbrough; many nieces and nephews; two sister-in-laws: Judy Smith and Cheryl Yarbrough; brother-in-law: John Yarbrough (Becky); and a host of other family and friends. Opal is preceded in death by; her husband: Forrest Paul Yarbrough; her father: Woodrow Pigg; her mother: Marcelene Pigg Kyle; one sister: Betty Jean Verzwyvelt (Francis); one brother: Davis Pigg; two sisters-in-laws: Gloria Frederick (Paul) and Ginger Crews (Adron); two brothers-in-laws: Howard Smith and Ronnie Yarbrough. Pallbearers: Connor Stallings, Carson Yarbrough, Josh Rowden, Brad Eubanks, Chris Copeland, and Kirk Smith. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Holland Baptist Church in Holland, Missouri at 12:00 p.m. with Bro. John Dunavant and Dr. John Yarbrough officiating. The family will receive visitors at the church from 10:00 a.m. until service time. Interment will follow at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele, Missouri under the direction of Faith Funeral Service. The family request those who wish to express sympathy to consider making a donation to Holland Baptist Church in Holland, Missouri.

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July 15, 2022
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Holland Baptist Church
211 E 4th Street
Holland, MO 63853

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Funeral Service

July 15, 2022
12:00 PM

Holland Baptist Church
211 E 4th Street
Holland, MO 63853

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Mt. Zion Cemetery
County Road 548
Steele, MO 63877

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  1. Sam Hester, Jonesboro says

    She was a pillar of the community and always memorable. May she rest in peace. ????????????

  2. Carolyn L Kyle, Byram, MS says

    It's so difficult finding the words that will describe what my sister Opal means to me. It's not difficult, it's impossible!! Opal has been a part of my life since I was born (64 years ago), she is my sister, 2nd mother, and true friend. I will miss those long private conversations where we laughed and cried. She would share stories about her grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved so deeply. Rest my sweet sister in the arms of Jesus! We will be together again. love you to the moon and back!

  3. David & Debby Burton , Harviell, Missouri says

    Opal is now rejoicing with Yeshua and her husband Sonny! This is a wonderful day for both of them and family. Great memories of Sonny and Opal growing up in Steele as part of a big family!

  4. Adrienne Ray Hilton, Meridian says

    Aunt Opal suffers no more! Praise God! Her love and spirit live on in all of those who knew and loved her. She's now up there square dancing and rejoicing with Uncle Paul!! I have no words to express how much I love her. Thank you, Aunt Opal, for pouring so much love into my life. I love you. ~Adrienne

  5. Margaret Ann Ray, Lauderdale, MS says

    I have loved her for a long time and will continue to... my big sister. I will always love her. My prayer is that she rest in peace. ~Ann

  6. Kathy, says

    Memaw was a wonderful lady. She loved each person she met loved to decorate her house and take photos of each and every that came to see her. I love and miss her dearly

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