OBITUARY
Helen Leggitt Yarbrough
21 June, 1927 – 2 August, 2014
IN THE CARE OF
Nelsen Williamsburg
Helen L. Yarbrough, age 87, of Williamsburg, passed away on August 2, 2014.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Yarbrough; parents, Clewis and Ollie Leggitt; brother, Matthew Leggitt; and sister, Jean Del-Manzo.
Helen received her Teaching Certification from the Georgia College for Women and taught in Thomaston, GA for 3 years. During the 50’s and 60’s, she worked as a secretary for Pan American Airways. Helen enjoyed drinking coffee with friends, gardening, bowling, bridge, jigsaw and crossword puzzles.
Helen is survived by her son, Scott Yarbrough and his wife Sonia; daughter, Patricia Bailey and her husband Keith; and grandchildren, Alexandra and Phillip Bailey, Cybil, Chelsea, and Douglas Gabrish.
Family Advice and how she lived: “Work hard, always tell the truth, and pray daily.”
A service will be held at Patriots Colony, 6200 Patriots Colony Dr., Williamsburg, VA on Thursday, August 7 at 3:00PM.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to your favorite charity. Online condolences may be offered at www.nelsencares.com.
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