Shear Yarbrough

Shear Yarbrough obituary, Deland, FL

Shear Yarbrough

Shear Yarbrough Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by J. E. Cusack Mortuary on Dec. 11, 2025.
Shear Mora Yarbrough aka Shelia was born July 30, 1953 to the late Ben Junior and
Marion Wise. She was the second born of ten from her parents and fourth born from
her mother.
Shelia was baptized at an early age. She went to Deland High School. She was in 4-H
forever of Volusia County. She worked in housekeeping for many years at the Howard
Johnson, she also traveled with the circus to different States. She was loving, caring
and one feisty little woman. A heart of gold! She loved to sing and enjoy time with her
grandchildren.
Shelia was a loving mother, sister, aunt, cousin and friend. Shelia was preceded in death
by her parents Ben Junior and Marion Wise, As well as her brother Ben Mitchell Wise,
Sisters: Carolyn Powell, Darlene Giles and Matilda Wise Bulter and her Nephew Yancey
Axon.
She leaves to cherish her memories Daughter: Celethia Yarbrough, Stanley Yarbrough
and Lamont Yarbrough. 11 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Siblings: Alexandra Sally, Virginia Axon (Willie), Loraine Bigby, Herman Wise (Ruby)
Timothy Wise, Perry Wise (Rosa), Neil Wise.
A host of nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family. A special friend of the family Yazmenda Yarbrough.
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