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Oda Yarbrough Obituary

Oda Cleo Yarbrough 7/13/1924 - 5/23/2014 Oda Yarbrough, 89, beloved wife, mother, aunt and grandmother went home to meet our glorious Father in heaven on May 23, 2014. Oda is survived by her husband of almost 68 years, Sewell Yarbrough; four sons, Darrel, Jerry (Marion), Aulvie (Paula), Kenneth and one daughter, Kaylene (Walen) Mickey. One son, Lesley Yarbrough preceded her on December 16, 2012. She is also survived by three sisters, Leona (Ralph) Lewis of Anton, Texas, Valta Yarbrough of Sierra Vista, Arizona and Glaytus Wyly of Hereford, Texas. Other surviving members of her family are one sister-in-law, Savanna Yarbrough of Abilene, Texas and two brothers-in-law, Leland (Velma) Yarbrough of Tucson, Arizona and William Luttrel of Hayden, Iowa. She will be deeply missed by the family and a host of nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was an active member of the Church of Christ at 21st Street and Country Club Road, Tucson, Arizona. Funeral Services will be held at EAST LAWN PALMS MORTUARY AND CEMETERY. Viewing Thursday, May 29, 2014 at 6:00 p.m., Funeral Service Friday, May 30, 2014 at 10:00 a.m.
Published by Arizona Daily Star on May 28, 2014.

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david wilkerson

April 17, 2015

my sincere thoughts to the family.. She was a genuine believer in the Lord Jesus

Connie Bixby

June 4, 2014

Yarbrough Family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Rest in peace Oda

Ann Irwin

June 2, 2014

This past March when I was reflecting on the strengh of women your name came to mind I remember the words you told me in passing to be myself and do what is right and don't let people bully you. Your words meant a lot that very tough day, I had wondered if you were still with us at that time, and am sorry to hear of your passing but God must have needed a tough-no nonsense Angel. Prayers to your Family, may they take care.

May 31, 2014

Dear Kaylene and Yarbrough cousins: I will always remember Aunt Odie as my first contact with the Yarbrough clan. She inspired me and made me feel so welcome from the first visit with Noel back in 1972.Between Odie and My "Mom" Valta everything i have learned about being a Godly woman, I learned from their example.Bless all of you now with peace, Kathy (Yarbrough) Brooks, Flagstaff, AZ

May 30, 2014

My Dear sweet Aunt Odie,I will miss you and your soft face.Thank-you for being such a loving woman.When my own mother passed away you were my angel.You comforted me when I felt so alone.Thank-you for being that Christisn woman who I admired and loved.Love forever Frances Yarbrough.

Anna Wilson

May 30, 2014

Kaylene,
May you and your family find comfort and peace at this time and always.

Anita Cogburn

May 30, 2014

We were the blessed recipients of her Sunday pot roast dinners on several occasions. She always had an open home and open heart, and exemplified the perfect example of a Godly Christian woman. her life touched and influenced many. I loved hearing her sing her beautiful Alto at church. Loved her, and will miss her.

Kerry Yarbrough

May 30, 2014

My prayer and hope for all of us who are striving to reach our final destination through the mercy and grace afforded us because of our faith and obedience to the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will one day reunite us with our beloved
sister in Christ. My dear Aunt Odie, I will miss the domino games, that perfect hand you would quietly upset by holding on to some domino like a five/trey that would set me on the last play, then gently smile as I tried to deal with it. You will be missed, but Lord willing I will see you again ...some day!!

May 29, 2014

Jim and I always loved going to Tucson to visit with Oda and Sewell on Sundays when Jim had to preach for both assemblies. I remember her serving us beef stew that she cooked to perfection. Her gentleness and compassion are admirable.
I am happy that her suffering has ended. She and Jim are now together in the lovng arms of our Creator.

GENE LEWIS

May 29, 2014

AUNT ODA WAS A VERY DEAR AND GOD-FEARING WOMAN AND WAS TRULY LOVED BY EVERYONE SHE KNEW. SHE WILL BE DEEPLY MISSED AND OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERAS GO OUT TO UNCLE SEWELL AND HER 5 AWESOME CHILDREN

May 29, 2014

I wish so much that I could have been there with the family today! I have always loved Odie so much...she was the perfect example of what a true Christian woman should be. She inspired me in so many ways. She and Sewell have always been there for me. I can't imagine life without her in it. I know she's in a much better place now but I will miss her!!

Cynthia Hamblin

May 29, 2014

Oda was the sweetest person I knew. I feel honored to have known her. My heart goes out to the family.

laretha Beckham

May 28, 2014

Grandma was obedient to the Lord for she diligently searched scripture 1.Commandments:1john5:3. 2.Word James1:25. 3.Fellowship:1John2:19 4.Faithfulness2Corinthians5:15. 5.Service Eph2:10 6.LOVE 1John4:19. 7.Prayer Col4:2 and by doing that she inspired me to trust God

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