Jacquelin Patricia

Collier - Yarbrough

Mrs. Jacqueline Patricia Collier Yarbrough was born on November 30, 1950, to the union of the late Jack C. and Elnora M. Collier in Zebulon, Georgia. She received her formal education at East Pike Elementary and graduated from Pike County Consolidated High School Class of 1968. Jacqueline later furthered her education at Lincoln Business College in Orlando, Florida and Griffin Technical College in Griffin, Georgia and became a state of Georgia paraprofessional.

Jacqueline accepted Christ as her Savior at an early age at Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church. There she faithfully served as a member of the United Methodist Women, church administrative council chairperson, and she served on the Griffin District United Methodist Women Nomination Committee.

On December 26, 1970, Jacqueline was united in holy matrimony with Mr. Johnnie A. (Tysinger) Yarbrough in Zebulon, Georgia. Their union was blessed with 3 children, Jonathan Patrick (Mary) Yarbrough, Kevin Jevon Yarbrough, and Kristin Lanora Patrice (Dyago).

Jacqueline was employed by Pike County Board of Education/Pike County Primary School as a paraprofessional until her retirement. To make use of her leisure time she joined the Middle GA Shape Note Singers in 2006, where she enjoyed and looked forward to attending as many note singings as possible and continued the 1 ^st Sunday in May singing at Fuller Chapel. Following the passing of her mother, Jacqueline became secretary of Union Society Lodge #20 and President and Secretary of Union Society Grand Lodge.

On October 31, 2022, the gates of Heaven opened, and Mrs. Jacqueline Patricia Collier Yarbrough's soul was escorted by angels to be with the Lord. Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted" reminds us that although we are deeply saddened by the loss of our loved one, the Lord will bless us with peace and comfort during our time of mourning. She was preceded in death by her father, Jack C. Collier and mother, Elnora M. Mitchell Collier.

Mrs. Jacqueline Patricia Collier Yarbrough leaves her precious memories to be cherished in the hearts of her sons, Jonathan Patrick (Mary) Yarbrough and Kevin Jevon Yarbrough; daughter, Kristin Lanora Patrice (Dyago); granddaughters, Devyn Latrice Yarbrough and Averie Jazlene Ellis; grandsons, Kelcey Jones and Joseph Tavon Yarbrough; special friends, Bobby Jo Clowers, Louise Shannon, Evelyn Lee, Lonnie Jean Willis, and Stacey Mangham; special cousins, Marilyn Regina Wallace, Gloria Tolbert, and Edward Alexander; sister in-law, Jacqueline Tysinger Goodrum, and brother-in-law Dennis Tysinger. She also leaves a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends that will miss her dearly.

Visitation will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, from 4:00 PM -6:00 Pm at Burden's Funeral Home. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Fuller Chapel United Methodist Church. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service hour. Interment will follow in Fuller Chapel Church Cemetery. Pastor Rex Smith is the Pastor and Officiant, and Pastor Gerod D. Duff is the Eulogist.