Sharon "Wendy" Yarborough
May 26, 1964 ~ February 27, 2013
Resided in:
Etowah, NC
Sharon "Wendy" Yarborough, 48, of Moland Dr., Etowah, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at her home.
A native of Buncombe Co., she was a daughter of Joyce Caldwell Wiggins and husband Woody Wiggins of Leicester, and James West., Jr., of Asheville. She was preceded in death by a brother, Mitchell West.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Yarborough is survived by her husband, Hugh Yarborough; daughter, Jessica Yarborough of Candler; sister, Rebecca Wells of Candler; brother, David West and wife Vicki of Candler; niece, Tonya West Horton and husband Nathan; and nephews Ben West, Drew West, and Daniel Wells.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday at Trinity Baptist Church, Asheville, where she was a member, with the Rev. Dr. Ralph Sexton, Jr., Ms. Joyce Case, Rev. Allen Rash, and Rev. Donnie Walker officiating.
Her family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Saturday at Trinity Baptist Church.
Private interment will be at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler.
The family expresses special appreciation to Dr. Tim Vanderkwaak and to the staff of Hope Women's Cancer Center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Four Seasons Hospice, 571 S. Allen Rd., Flat Rock, NC 28731, and/or to the Awana Ministry at Trinity Baptist Church, 216 Shelburne Rd., Asheville, NC 28806.
Groce Funeral Home on Patton Ave. is assisting the family.
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To Ms Wendy’s family we are praying for you and lifting you up to God. Ms Wendy was a beautiful lady inside and out. She loved the Lord with all her heart and soul. She loved everyone she met and wanted them to know her Lord and Savior. I feel so honored to know Ms Wendy.
The Family will always be in our prayers. Wendy will be missed but never forgotten she was a beauitful angle to everyone.
Rebecca and Family, I am so saddened to hear of Wendy’s passing. She was a brave, courageous, beautiful lady with a contagious smile.
My sincere condolences to you and your family.
Much love,
Pat
My sincere condolences to you all in the loss of Wendy’s presence in your lives here on earth. Her spirit is free and painfree and I’m sure she would be smiling and hugging you each and everyone to tell you so. Bless your hearts with comfort as you go through this mourning time and honoring her memory. She was a livewire, firecracker and sweet soul.
Hugh, We’re praying for you and the family. Wendy was such a special person and fought this battle so long and hard. May God’s grace and mercy be with each of her family and friends. Doug and Caye
Dear Joyce, Woody and family, we want to express our grief for your loss of precious Wendy who was such a blessing and inspiration to us all. She is with Jesus now and she couldn’t be happier. Just know that we loved her very much and want to tell you how much we love you too.
To the family of Wendy
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you in this time of sorrow. Wendy’s smiling face will be missed at TBC.
David and Cathy Johnson
To all of Wendy’s family- So sorry to hear about Wendy’s passing but she is no longer suffering from that terrible disease. She is with her Lord and Savior and at peace at last. Our loss is heaven’s gain. Words cannot express what an inspiration she was to me during my sickness and I am forever grateful to her. Her smile always said it all to everybody she met. We will miss her in our mist at church forever.
Buddy and Janice Cochran
Thoughts & prayers for the family and friends who loved her so much.
I will miss you very much. And we have been praying for you. And I love you very much Mrs. Wendy. God will take care of you. I wish I could still see you.
Rebecca and family, my prayers or with you during this difficult time. May you continue to find comfort in the arms of our Lord and Savior.
Rebecca, I am so sorry for the loss of your Sister. Just remember she is in Gods hands now and is not suffering anymore. She will be greatly missed by all who Loved her and knew her. I will continue to keep You and your family in my prayers. May God Bless and keep you in his care. Always look to him and he will be there for you.
I love you Mrs. Wendy . God will take great care of you. I am so glad that you was a great friend of my family and me. I prayed for you and your family every day. I will still pray for your family. We love you.
We are praying for you all during this time…but so thankful she is not suffering and that we will all be together again soon! God Bless You All!
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Wendy was such a beautiful soul, an angel amount us. She touched my life in the most positive way every single time that I did her scans or even just saw her in passing. Her love for The Lord, her family and friends was so evident with every word she spoke. God has one of his best home tonight. Rest in sweet peace Wendy, you will be missed but I know you are in a place we all long to be, with our father in heaven singing endless glorious praises to his name.
My heart and Prayers go out to Wendy’s family and friends. Wendy was so funny and always had a smile. She was a beautiful person inside and out. God Bless each of you and comfort you in this time of great loss. Thankful Wendy isn’t suffering any longer.
Wendy was such an inspiration. Her love for the Lord showed through. She has her new body now and can see The Holy Land. She was a wonderful lady. We will miss her at Hope.
Today, I celebrate the beauty, love, grace and strength that Wendy embraced in life!
Wendy was a special lady. She seemed to be able to encourage all that knew her with just a smile. I pray for Gods grace and strength for her family.
Wendy was a ray of sunshine to everyone around her. We love you Wendy, and you will always be missed by everyone who knew you. All your pain is gone now and we will see you soon.
Dear family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Wendy was SO special to so many people and we will miss her greatly! She is forever healed!
Love and prayers,
Hugh ,Jess we were so sad to hear about Wendy,we know she has battled cancer for a long time and she is now pain free..You are in our thoughts and prayers ….. Vern &. Joan
Dear Family, Wendy will always be a part of my family’s life. She was such a friend and prayer partner. I will miss her and all the funny things we shared. My heart breaks with you.Just remember God is in control and Wendy is at peace and pain free. I know there is rejoicing in heaven with her there. I pray that God will give you great peace and comfort.We can all know we will see her again.
To the family of Wendy,
I was blessed to have met her and got to know her through my niece virginia. I loved her smile and every time i saw her she was always the same….loving…..no doubt she is better off than we are….happy, free of pain and in the hands of our Lord, im praying for her family and friends,
Love you Wendy,
Ronnie,Susie Lindsey Brock
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.Wendy was a very special person.Your loss is heavens gain please let us know if there is anything you need we are just a phone call away
Hugh and Family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God give you strengh and peace during this difficult time.
Calvin & Linda
Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and in the future. Love Neal Ann
We were so sorry to hear of Wendy’s passing. Although I do know her, my husband, Ed, knows her brother David. I have met Hugh on occasion when I had been looking for a new car. I know with death so much sadness comes along, but knowing the Lord and knowing that she is with Him, helps ease the pain, if only a little. May God wrap his arms around you and your family to help ease your sorrow.
Ed and Susie Clontz
Wendy’s sweet smile will always be ingrained in my memory. Going to school with her, she was always so nice to everyone. Then years later, my husband’s best friend moved in beside her and Hugh and we would see them occasionally while visiting. She always smiled! I am keeping her family in my prayers that they may feel God’s loving arms during their time of hurting.
I will always remember her smile. And i know she is in a better place smiling again.
I will always remember her smile. And i know she is in a better place smiling again.
Hey Hugh&Jessica it is fuzzy I am writing to tell you how deeply sorry i am to be writing you regrading this Occasion. I love ya. And dont worry because Heaven Just recieved another ANGEL Because God said so…but God sent a you a dove with wings to bring his angel on home to take her on to better a place this was not her home she’s just passing through…So dont fret I know it is hard to do
I am blessed to have known Wendy. She and I went to hair school together, and had shared a precious friendship. I am praying for your family, and trusting that the Lord is ever present, I know you will be greatly comforted in the days to come.
My Sweet, Sweet Wendy,
Oh my, you know I will miss you so deeply, but I can imagine you now sending prayers down to me, and all your loved ones, to make it easier for us, and once again, I thank you. I will always be thankful for you, for all your strength, and inspiration. I have never known anyone like you. You allowed God’s love and light into your heart, and that, combined with all of your own love and light, was a sight to behold. You were a true gift to every one that came across your path. I thank you from the depths of my aching heart, for all your help and love. I thank you for being you.
I am holding special prayers in my heart for Hugh, Rebecca, your nephew, your dear mother, and your entire family, for all they did to help you, and all the love and care they gratefully gave to you. I miss you sweet one.
Love always,
Kathi
Dear Hugh,
Wendy is free of pain and is at peace in heaven. I regret that I am away during your sad time. She was an inspiration to so many and will be sincerely missed.
Thinking of you, Debbie Wilson
Prayers and thoughts are with the whole family, and my family and I are sorry for your loss…
Hugh, My heart goes out to you and your family. I didn’t know Wendy but know she had to be a special person from the previous posts. May God comfort you during your loss.
My thoughts and prayers go out to Wendy’s family.
We are so sadden to hear of your loss! She was a wonderful strong young woman! She was a warrior for sure! Her fight has been courageous! We just seen her in January attending her cousins funeral, and she still was putting up a fight! She was an inspiration to all, and will be missed!!!!
Our hearts and prayers are for you and your family today and in the comming days ahead. We will truly miss Wendy’s radiant smile and bubbly personality in our little neighborhood. Wendy was an inspiration and ray of sunshine to every one she met. We are blessed to have known her as a friend and loved one.
Our thoughts and prayers go out to Hugh and Wendy’s family during this trying time. Mrs. Wendy was nothing short of a miracle. Her fighting spirit and her radiating smile will live within our hearts forever. She was a great source of inspiration for me and a wonderful influence to have in my young son’s life. She was more than just a next door neighbor she was a member of our family. We were so truly blessed to have such an angel in our lives.
Am so sorry for your loss. I will keep you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
I just wanted to express my heartfelt sympathy to Wendy’s family and loved ones. You are all in my heart and prayers. May God wrap his arms around you and hold you.
To all of those who loved Wendy and fought this battle witht her, you are in our prayers. Prayer warriors always pray for healing. She is healed, we will pray for your hearts to heal from your great loss. What a loving family and circle of friends she had….you were always there and your love help carry her through this fight. May God Bless You and the Holy Spirit comfort you.
Hugh,
We are so very sorry to hear about Wendy. You and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. We pray that God will give you peace and comfort in this sad time.
David and Renee Bryson
Hugh, Our deepest condolences for your loss. May God bless your family during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Hugh and family, My thoughts and prayers are and will continue to be with you. There is Peace in knowing Jesus and being able to put our trust in HIM.
Hugh & Family Members,
My thoughts and prayers are with
you all in your time of need. Wendy was a special loving christian person. May God bless you in the days to come.
I wish to send my deepest sympathy….it is such a hard time and I know the pain feels strong..(as it does for me)…but I have to say I praise God for the opportunity to have gotten to know Wendy and she has made a life changing impact on my life. I will continue to pray for you all during this difficult time. God bless you. Holly
Hugh,
We are so very sorry for your loss and pray for you and your family to find comfort and peace at this very difficult time.
Hugh, David & family please know that our thoughts and prayers have been with you all and will continue to be with you in the days to come. I personally didn’t have the privilege of knowing Wendy, but I know thru the testimonies of those who did that she was a dedicated Christian and a Godly woman> I know she will be greatly missed but take comfort in knowing she is at Rest and at Peace in her Heavenly Home. Please let us know if we may help in anyway. Love in Christ Clyde & Peggy
Hugh, Our hearts go out to you and your family. Wendy was truly a courageous and blessed person. Our prayers will continue for you and all your family.
Hugh i think the world of you.
Wayne & Dianna Lance
I pray the Lord will strengthen and encourage all the friends and family of this lovely person, Wendy, who was such an example of the Love of Christ. If we could all be as strong in our faith as she. She now has peace and healing.
Wendy was an angel sent from Heaven to teach people ‘ love ‘ We will miss her smiling face, and that sweet personality..Praying for the family.. Love to you all.. Proverbs 31:10
I just want the family to know that we are praying for God’s comfort and strength through this time. I know that it is sufficient! Wendy was such a blessing to me and my family and we will never forget her and the special things that she did for us.She was faithful and such a ‘warrior’. If we can do anything, please let us know.
Joyce,Woody and family,so so sorry to hear about Wendys passing,love you guys so much and I feel so bad that we are out of town and cant be there..we all know that Wendy is healed now and with our Lord..shes was a real strong person through all of her pain and such a Blessing to so many..I know you will miss her so much,Im always here for you if you need me for anything..We will be praying for all of you..love and prayers, Frankie and Joe
Hugh & Jessica,
We were so sadden to hear that Wendy lost her battle. Please know that your family will remain in our prayers continually. Hugs for both of you.
Jimmy, Bronwyn, Kirstyn & Jay
Our loving condolences and prayers go out to you…Wendy’s family. I’m sure you already know how much we loved her,David and Becky and her memory will go through life with us. God be with you.
Joyce and Family, my name is June, I am Annie Mae Wooten’s daughter. I know you know this, but I wanted to say that you had a very special daughter. When my Mom got cancer, Wendy came out and spend time with Mom, my sister and I and really helped us a lot. I have never seen anyone as brave as her or fight as hard as she did. Now her and Mom both have been healed, no more pain or medicines. It’s hard on us that are left behind because we love them so much. We just have to keep reminding ourselves that we will see them again one day and never have to say good bye again. Wendy was precious and she will be missed terribly. I wish we all could be at least half the person she was, she touched a lot of lives and she will never be forgotten. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you
We are very sorry to hear about your wife
Hugh and family we are sorry to hear of the loss of your love one. May God comfort you during these hours and time. Don and Robbie Thomas, Skyland N.C
Sister Wendy is a very Special Blessing that touched and changed many lives. Our church family, and the world will not be the same without her. Jim Fredman and Sheila Honeycutt
My heart goes out to you all. Wendy was such a special person. She always made others feel special. I am so glad I had the chance to meet her many years ago. She never changed. Each time I saw her she was so kind and always flashing that beautiful smile. Heaven has gained a special angel. Love to all of you.
Hugh-
We are thinking about you at this time.
You have a very special place in our heart-
dear friend.
Charles and Jean
I am very sorry to learn of Wendy’s passing. I taught her, as well as being around her through athletics. What a great person with a personality that could light up any room or gym! She will be deeply missed by all those she touched!
My thoughts and prayers are with her family during these difficult days now and in days to come!
Hugh, Jessica, and Family,
We are so sorry for your loss of Wendy. She fought a tough battle for a long time. She now has won the battle because she is cancer-free and has a new body. Her faith, testimony, and that vivacious spirit of hers will never be forgotten. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you the peace that passes all understanding. God Bless.
Hugh and family, so sorry for your loss. You are in our paryers and thoughts.
Dear family. Nothing can be said to diminish your pain, but I do want you to know that my family and I adored Wendy. Such strength, faith, and character is only found in a special few. We shall all miss Wendy dearly. You are in our prayers.
Dear family. Nothing can be said to diminish your pain, but I do want you to know that my family and I adored Wendy. Such strength, faith, and character is only found in a special few. We shall all miss Wendy dearly. You are in our prayers.
Hugh,we have no words that can take the pain away, but just know that we are praying for comfort for you and your family. We love you.
My prayers go out to the family of Wendy. She was a very special and brave lady. I know she will certainly be missed. She was such a blessing and inspiration to everyone at Trinity. God Bless You.
HUGH, JANICE AND I WERE SO SORRY TO
READ OF YOUR LOSS IN THE CITIZEN TODAY. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY HAVE OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHY.
I’m sorry to hear about your loss of Wendy and her battle with cancer at way too early an age. As you know, Wendy was a special person to many people, both currently and through all the years. I went to high school with Wendy and remember her sweet nature and encouraging smiles for everyone around her. I will be praying for your family as I will think of you often.
Hugh and family, We knew Wendy personally only briefly but we came to know so much about her through our daughter, Cindy. Wendy was truly an example of love and grace. Someone has said ‘the reason we are here on earth is to display the superiority of the life lived in Christ.’ Wendy certainly did! We are so sorry for your loss.
Our love and prayers are with the family.
My prayers are with the family. Wendy was a wonderful person. Now her pain is over and she is with God. Please know that I am thinking of you and praying for you today and in the days to come. God Bless.
Hugh & Family,
Thinking of you with much love and prayers.
With sincere sympathy,
David & Janice
David (Radar), Hugh, and family: We’re both very sorry to hear about Wendy. Although we didn’t know her, it is obvious what a special person she was to everyone she touched. Our thoughts & prayers are with you. Jimmie & Tiawana Ramsey
HUGH & JESSICA, YOU ARE IN OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME.WENDY IS AN INSPIRATION FOR ALL OF US.
LOVE MICHAEL&SHEILA
RENAU
Hugh – Thinking of you and your family during this sad time and wishing you moments of peace.
Hugh we were so sorry to hear of Wendys passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God wrap His arms around each one and hold you up.
Joyce and Woody,
We were saddened to hear of the passing of your daughter, Wendy. May The Lord bless you with the memories your family has made in our short time here together. As you were there for us during our time of loss, we are certainly here for you. Thank you for your wonderful friendship. You will forever hold a place in our hearts.
Dear Hugh & Family ~ I am sorry for your great loss. So many people were touched by Wendy’s love and courage, which made her an amazing lady. Whether you knew her for a lifetime or just a few precious moments, she got into your heart and made you want to be a better person. She will be missed more than words can express.
Joyce, Woody, Hugh and Family,
My heart aches for you as you face
losing such a wonderful lady. Iris
and I loved Wendy who inspired so
many with her never ending courage
and faith.
I am sorry that I cannot be there
to honor Wendy as you and she
did for Iris.
Wendy was a special person with a
special family and she left her
footprint on everything good in
this world. My prayers are with
you.
God Bless the Yarborough family with his perfect peace!! I only knew Wendy for a short time at Pleasant Hill baptist in Weavervile.She was such a beautiful lady both inside and out and will never forget her character, faith and sweetness!! Heaven truly is brighter with her Smile than it ever was!
God has truly blessed us with one of his angels on earth. But he has called her home away from the pain of the battle that she fought with grace and beauty. I have many wonderful memories to carry with me from our time together. See you again Wendy. With all my love and prayers, Angie!
Dear Hugh and family my deepest sympathys go out to all of you at this difficult time. I was in Sunday school class with Wendy and she was such an inspiration to us all, her strength, courage and strong faith was a blessing to all around her. She always had a smile and she will be deeply missed. You and your family are in my prayers. Sherrie Rumbough
Although sad for those left behind, I know she is celebrating with her Lord. Hope this helps ease your heart. Bishop Trent was a missionary to the Philippians and wrote the following about dying. What is dying? A ship sails and I stand watching till she fades on the horizon, and someone at my side says, “She is gone.” Gone where? Gone from my sight, that is all; she is just as large as when I saw her… The diminished size and total loss of sight is in me, not in her, and just at the moment when someone at my side says, “she is gone,” there are others who are watching her coming, and other voices take up a glad shout, “there she comes!” and that is dying. Love and prayers for each of you.
Heartfelt Sympathy, Shirley Brown Reeves
I wanted to express my love and sympathy to the Yarbrough family. Wendy was a blessing to everyone who knew her. She never seemed to run out of kind words and warm smiles. When someone touches our life for good, it is not diminished by time or distance. I am so sorry, and I pray the Lord’s blessings are with the family.
Jessica and family- Just wanted to let you know how sorry we are to hear about your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bless and keep you always. Love and Prayers
Our prayers and sincere condolences for you and your family. God bless you all.
So sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugh,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Wendell and Nancy Scott
Barry, Sharon, and Curt Robinson
Hugh – Our sincere sympathy to you and all the family in your loss.
Hugh and family, you are in our thoughts and prayers. ‘Jesus, keep me near the cross,there a precious fountain free to all-a healing stream flows from calvary’s mountain’.
Hugh, you and the Family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Hugh, We are truly sorry for your loss. May God bring you and your family comfort.
Hugh so sorry to hear of your loss. Eula and I have your and the Family in our thoughts and prayers. May God comfort you at this time.
Hugh, I am sorry to read the passing of your wife. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Joyce, Woody my heart hurts with you to let go of a daughter so precious as Wendy I’m glad God shared her with everyone she met as long as he did. Wendy touched the hearts of so many we will always remember her our prayers are with you.
Joyce, Woody my heart hurts with you to let go of a daughter so precious as Wendy I’m glad God shared her with everyone she met as long as he did. Wendy touched the hearts of so many we will always remember her our prayers are with you.
Hugh & Family, We just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts and Prayers. May God surround each of you with his Love and Grace during this difficult time. Michael & Linda Brown
We share comfort in knowing Wendy is no longer suffering. We send thoughts of sympathy and support to you as you begin your journey without her. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Such an encouragement to everyone and had a smile for anyone she met. Blessed to have known her. No words or actions can ease the pain in the difficult days ahead but know you are in our thoughts and prayers. God has a new angel and that beautiful angel in no longer suffering or in pain. God bless you all!!
Christie, Todd, Cody & Tyler Bledsoe
Hugh and family We are so sorry for your loss and will be praying that GOD will give you the comfort that only he can give. Buddy and Dianne.
Dearest Joyce, Woody & Family. you have our deepest sympathy. We were so sorry to learn of your beloved Wendy’s passing. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. We love you. Take care.
With all our love…
our thoughts are with your family and our hearts go out to you
Hugh,
Danny and I are so sorry to hear that Wendy has passed. Hold on to your memories and let them guide you during this time of sadness. Wishing you and your family strength and peace. Our prayer and thoughts are with you.
Hugh
so sorry to hear about your wife,praying for GOD’S love to comfort you and the family through this.GOD BLESS
Hugh so sorry for the loss of your lovely wife. You and Jessica are in prayers.
Hugh and Family
We are so sorry for your loss. Wendy was a special lady who was an inspiration of courage, strength and faith. You will all be in our thoughts and prayers, may God bless you during this difficult time.
Dear Joyce, Rebecca, Woody and family, We are so sorry to hear of your loss, but with such praise for Heaven’s gain. You all fought such a long hard battle, but she has won with the release that is hers for eternity. You are in our thoughts and prayers, love Melanie and Bill
Dear Joyce, Woody and family, I just heard of Wendy’s passing today and wanted to let you know that I am so sorry to hear the news. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Tim and Darlene