Darlene “Peaches” Yarbrough, 85, of Waco, passed away Saturday, December 5, 2020 at Ascension Providence Medical Center in Waco.
Darlene was born January 15, 1935 in Lyford, Texas, the youngest child of Sherman Lawton Albin and Frances Ruth Foster Albin. She attended public schools in Lyford, Hubbard, and Waco. Darlene graduated from Waco High School in 1953.
She attended 4-C Business College in Waco. Following graduation from 4-C, she was an executive secretary at Harvey Advertising for many years. She was also a legal secretary for a Waco law firm for many years. Her love for crafts and unique gift items led her to leave the law firm and open and operate her own gift shop “Granny’s Gifts”.
On March 11, 1966, she married Richard Glenn Yarbrough, and they shared a loving and blessed 54 years together. She was also a loving mother, sister and grandmother who absolutely adored her family and would do anything and everything for them.
Darlene was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Mary Ruth Henderson and husband, Jack; and her brother, Bobby Lawton Albin.
She is survived by her husband; four children, Cindy Miles, Ken Brown and wife, Mary, Sherri Woodworth and husband, John and Suzzi Yarbrough and wife, Angel Forbito; seven grandchildren, Brandon Miles, Allison Miles Bates, Jacqueline Brown Farrar, Kimberley Brown, Cameron Brown, Nikki Fuller, and Erika Bush Hensley; 15 great-grandchildren; sisters-in-law, Shirley Yarbrough, Linda Dinsmore, Kay Davidson, and Carla Price; and several nieces and nephews.
Due to COVID-19, a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Lake Shore Funeral Home & Crematory provided arrangements for the Yarbrough family.
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She was a precious Angel that always had a smile and laugh to brighten your day. There will always be a special place in my heart for Peaches🥰
I am so sorry to hear about Darlene’s passing away. I worked with her at Harvey Advertising for several years. She was a good friend to me. I thought so much of her and Rick. Sending my prayers and blessing to the family.
I just learned today of Darlene’s passing from her daughter Cindy Miles. Darlene lived next door to my family when we were young. I always had a live in my heart for the family, especially Peaches! I love her children , Cindy and Kenny very much.
Gloria Hill