Mrs. Nita Yarborough, 84, passed from this life on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at her residence with her loving family by her side. She was born on June 22, 1936,   in Baton Rouge, La, to Harley Welch and Sallie Arnold.

She was an avid reader, and word puzzles kept her mind active. She was well known in the neighborhood for making "Mother's Cookies." Her recipe has been passed down and continues in the family.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Opel Yarborough, four sisters and one brother.

She is survived by two daughters, Dianne Morris and husband Les, Cathy Hodge and husband Mike; one son, Larry Yarborough and wife Laura; 6 grandchildren, Tracy Spears and husband Damon, Heather Gilbertson and husband Kyle, Laurissa Wynn and husband Phillip, Larry Yarborough and wife Diana, Jeremy Robinson and wife Courtney, Cory Rawls and wife Heather; 18 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter. She is also survived by a very special cousin Judy Morris as well as a host of family and friends.

Pallbearers are Dylan Rosata, Damon Spears, Mike Hodge, Kyle Gilbertson, Russell Schmidt, and Chad Smith.

Visitation for Mrs. Nita Yarborough will be on Thursday, June 3, 2021, at Sharkey Funeral Home in Summit, MS at 10 AM until time of service at 12 PM. A graveside service at Magnolia City Cemetery will follow. Bro. Danny Smith will officiate with Sharkey Funeral Home in charge of services.

The family extends a special thanks to Bertha Johnson for her loving care and Hospice Compassus for their services.

The family request memorials be made in her name to St. Jude Children's Hospital or a charity of your choice.

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