Beulah Mae Hundley Yarbrough, 90, of Eden, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior on April 14, 2013. Born on January 2, 1923 in Spray, NC to Ralph ‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚âà?¨Shug‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ¬¨?? and Zela Mae Ludwick Hundley, she was the second of 10 children. A Funeral service will be held on Thursday, April 18th at 2PM at St. Luke‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚Äö?묢s Episcopal Church with Father Michael Zumpf officiating. Interment will be at Ridgeview Memorial Gardens.
Beulah married Alfred Yarbrough in 1938 and was blessed with a son, James Alfred Yarbrough in 1941. She and Alfred enjoyed 57 wonderful years together until his passing in 1995. Beulah worked as an Inspector in the Bedspread Finishing Department of Fieldcrest Mills for 52 years and also served as a reporter for the Fieldcrest newsletter, the Mill Whistle. She was a lifelong member and Secretary of the Sunday School class at St. Luke‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚Äö?묢s Episcopal Church and a member of The Order of the Daughters of the King. She was also a lifelong member of the American Business Women‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚Äö?묢s Association and was very active in the local chapter.
An avid cook, Beulah loved to entertain, especially after church on Sundays. In her home, everyone was family. Her door was always open, and around her kitchen table, multitudes enjoyed home-cooked meals, laughter, and prayer. She loved to visit new places and make new friends, and her wanderlust took her to many exciting destinations, including New York, Las Vegas and Hawaii. She adored her family and even took care of many of them in their final days on earth.
In addition to her parents and husband, Beulah was predeceased by 7 siblings: sisters Louise McCullough, Lillie Roberts, Frances Carter, Gladys ‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚âà?¨Teenie‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ¬¨?? Delisi, Gertrude Smith and Ruth Scott, and brother Ralph Hundley. Surviving are: son Jim and wife Jane of Virginia Beach, granddaughters Daphne Yarbrough-Jones and husband Mike of Ocean Isle Beach, Deanna Babson and husband Tommy of Ash, Dee Causey and husband Buddy of Shallotte, Rachel Vaughan and husband Josh of Virginia Beach, David Johnson of Eastville, VA, and great-grandchildren Jimmie Causey, Cody Babson, Tanner Babson, Salem Jones, Connor Vaughan, Jason Johnson and Brody Johnson. She is also survived by 2 brothers, Gordon Hundley and wife Bonnie of Eden and Henry Hundley of Eden, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Beulah‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚Äö?묢s journey through life was one of great love, compassion and faith. Known as the beloved ‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚âà?¨Nannie Yarbrough,‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ¬¨?? she was well-loved and respected and inspired everyone through her spiritual faith, high morals and commitment to family and long-standing traditions. She will be forever cherished in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.
The Yarbrough family would like to extend sincere gratitude to the many family members and friends who have visited and helped to care for Beulah over the last several months.
A Visitation will be from 6-8PM on Wednesday, April 17th at Fair Funeral Home and other times at the home, 226 Meeks Road, Eden. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Luke‚àö¬¢‚Äö?ᬮ‚Äö?묢s Episcopal Church or Hospice of Rockingham County.
Your Nannie was a very special lady. Our prayers are with the family, along with our love. God Bless!!!
The Barefoots
I will forever be indebted to the love that my Aunt Beulah bestowed upon me, my husband Gene, and my daughter Charlotte and her husband Brad. Aunt Beulah taught me the value of family and the importance of having the Lord in your life. Holidays will never be the same. There will be a definite void. Frieda
Frieda Christley
I never met "Nannie" in person, but got to know her through the many warm and humorous stories Daphne has shared with me as a remarkable and loving person. I know she was dearly loved by devoted family and friends who'll greatly miss her. I pray for you all that your memories will be a healing comfort.
Angie Godsey
Another angel God has called to heaven.
Terry Brazelle Hutchins
May you RIP Aunt Beulah. I know you and Daddy are rejoicing with The Lord. You were a remarkable and strong women. I too had fond memories of those meals in your kitchen. It meant so much while Daddy was in the nursing home to call and speak to you - he just wanted to hear your voice. We will miss and Love you. Your niece Ann. .
Ann Hundley Phillips
Beulah was a lovely lady with a beautiful spirit ... I remember her fondly and think that I shall never forget her warm and inviting smile.
Hazel Adams-Hairston
Daphne and Mike, Deana, Dee, and family I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Nannie Yarbrough truly earned her angel wings here on earth as she was a fine example of a true Christian woman. I will never forget the loving devotion she showed as she took care of your Pawpaw when he was sick. And she was so proud of all her grandchildren. I will always cherish the fond memories of those Sunday visits at her house and will especially remember the times we would all be joking around. She would just sit there quietly, grin and shake her head at us. I'm sure she is at peace now because she has joined your PawPaw (and the love of her life) in heaven.
Becky Fete
Frieda, Gene and Charlotte and family, So sorry to hear about your Aunt Beulah. She will be missed by many.
Mike and Becky Fete
Daphne, Deanna, Dee, I am so sorry about your Grandmother. I know you have all loved her very much, and she loved you. I'm thinking and praying for all of you. Lov, Ginny
Ginny McHenry
Beulah was a nice caring person who enjoy life and her family.She enjoy having a house full on holidays and Sundays.I enjoy the talks that I had with Beulah.She will be missed. Cindy Stump
Cindy Stump
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Born: Tuesday Jan 2, 1923
