Marjorie Yarbrough
Obituary
Marjorie F. (Foster) Yarbrough, 88, of
Whitewater, passed away Monday (June 19, 2017) in Topeka. She was
born on Feb. 26, 1929, to Lewis and Edith Foster.
On April 7, 1948, she married the love
of her life, Jack P. Yarbrough; he proceeded her in death.
The first years of her married life
involved raising her family and she was very active in the community
and in her church. Later in life, she became a career woman in the
fashion industry for over 40 years - first at Dee's Thimble Shop and
then Katherine's, both of Newton, until she retired. Everyone who
knew the bling lady loved her and her infectious smile and beautiful
red hair.
She was preceded in death by her
husband, Jack P. Yarbrough; sisters, Marie, Maxine and Lou; and her
parents.
She is survived by her children, Susi
(Bill) Kirkpatrick of Camarillo, California, and John (Sue) Yarbrough
of Fort Worth, Texas; grandchildren, Michael Resnik of Topeka, Jeff
Yarbrough of Fort Worth, Jason Yarbrough of Austin, Texas, and James
Kirkpatrick of Poynette, Wisconsin; great-grandchildren, Kyle Resnik,
Cole Resnik, Regan Yarbrough, Jack Yarbrough, Asher Yarbrough, Reese
Yarbrough and Thomas Kirkpatrick; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 5:30 to 7:30
p.m. Friday (June 23, 2017) at Lamb Funeral Home in Whitewater.
Funeral will be 10 a.m. Saturday (June 24, 2017) at Federated Church,
207 E. Central in Whitewater, with burial immediately following.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been
established for the Federated Church. Online condolences at
www.zeinerfuneralhomes.com
