Mildred Edwards Yarbrough
October 15, 1931 ~ July 29, 2011
Resided in:
Asheville, NC
Mildred Edwards Yarbrough, age 79, Asheville N. C. passed away peacefully on July 29.
A native of Buncombe County, Mildred was the daughter of the late Roy and Hattie Parris Edwards. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Bryson Yarbrough, in 2009, her sister Ruth Rhodes and two brothers Charles and R. L. Edwards.
Surviving are her daughter Nancy Y. Cox and her husband Roy of Longwood, Florida; son Don and his wife Kathey of Summerville, S. C.; daughter Diana C. Hazelwood and her husband Dennis of Indianapolis, IN; three grandchildren, Lauren Cox, Jordan Cox and his wife Alicia, and Teresa Yarbrough; and one great-grandchild, Sarah Bryson Yarbrough.
Mildred is also survived by sisters Edith Mace, Jessie Hurst and Hattie Harris; and brother Arnold Edwards; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be at Groce Funeral Home at 11 am on Tuesday with Rev. Everette Haney officiating.
Burial will be at Ashelawn Gardens of Memory.
The family will receive friends from 7pm – 8:30pm on Monday at Groce Funeral Home. The family will be at home at 150 O'Donald Road.
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Our condolences to you, Diana at the loss of your mother. May the Lord bless and keep her.
We enjoyed James and Mildred’s friendship at Cedar Hill FWB Church. Mildred was special to us, and we enjoyed hearing the stories of her life. We will miss her deeply. We send our love and condolences to her family. May God always bless!
Diana, we are so sorry for your loss. Mildred said how much she enjoyed being with you and Dennis and she truly was blessed to have you and Dennis to watch over her. God bless and keep you both.
Love,
Butch, Judy, and Mom
So sorry to hear of the passing of Mildred. Jim and Mildred were one of my closest friends. I worked with Jim for 18 years at Trinity and he taught me a great deal of knowledge about a little of everything especially machine shop. They will be surely missed, and I am grateful that they were a part of my life.
We were saddened to learn of Mildred’s death and we extend our deepest sympathies to each family member. James and Mildred were very good friends and companions to my mother – Evalee Teague. Mom not only enjoyed their company and telephone calls, she also enjoyed their trips to play BINGO and James’ great garden produce. It is ironic that Mildred passed away on Mom’s 99 birthday and I just know they are celebrating together in Heaven. Each of you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Our hearts are heavy to say farewell to our beloved ‘Miss Mildred’ yet we rejoice in knowing that she is in heaven with her Savior. God bless you all.
So sorry to learn of your Mom’s passing. Our prayers will be with you in the coming weeks as you adjust to life without her. Hope to visit with you all tonight.
Nancy, Don, Diana & Families
Praying you’ll feel the presence of the Lord today and that you’ll draw strength and hope as you trust Him to be your comfort.I love you all and your mother was a wonderful person. I would love to see you all and am very sorry I cannot. Your mother arranged Mark’s & My wedding. Diana I always enjoy hearing from you and would love to hear fron Nancy & Don Also. Mark Sr. is with the Lord and Mark Jr. is at Duke for Cancer treatment and yvonne is in Ohio. Our Condolences to you all at the Loss of your mother.