MaBeth "Betty" Wilkes Duffell Yarbrough

Evans Funeral Home announces the death of Mrs. Mabeth "Betty" Duffell Yarbrough, 84, of Athens, GA, who passed away on Thursday, July 26, 2012.

Mrs. Yarbrough was born in Jackson County, a daughter to the late Ernest and Myrtice Roberts Wilkes. Mrs. Yarbrough was retired from the Navy Supply Corps School, where she was an Executive Assistant, and was a member of the East Athens Baptist Church. Mrs. Yarbrough was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby R. Duffell, husband, Carl Eugene Yarbrough, daughter, Pam Duffell Simmons, son in law, Rodney Simmons and brother, Bob Wilkes.

Survivors include children, Kathy Duffell Johnson, Athens, Brad Duffell, Jacksonville, FL, Debbie Duffell White, Raleigh, NC, Patti Duffell, Bishop, sisters, Ernestine Wilkes Daniel, Portland, OR, Jo Anne Allen, Sunnyside, GA, Jane Campbell, Kansas City, MO, brother, Jack Wilkes, Pelham, 6 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren.

The Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012 at 2pm in the East Athens Baptist Church with Chaplain Dennis Duck officiating. The burial will follow in the Oconee Hill Cemetery with the East Athens Baptist Church Deacons honored as pallbearers. The visitation will be held on Saturday from 1-2pm, prior to the service, in the Church.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to the Hospice Advantage, 2470 Daniels Bridge Rd. Suite 171, Athens, GA 30606.

Evans Funeral Home, Jefferson, Georgia. 706-367-5467
Online Condolences at www.evansfuneralhomeinc.com