Thelma Yarbrough, 91, of Big Spring, died on Wednesday, March 17, 2004, in a local hospital. Graveside funeral services will be held at 4:30 PM Saturday, March 20, 2004 at the Peace Chapel at Trinity Memorial Park, with Elder Mike Gay, elder of Jehovah Witness, officiating.Mrs. Yarbrough was born on December 29, 1912 in Bowie County to Henry and Judea Merworth. She married Elmer L. Yarbrough on November 10, 1929 in Stonewall County, Texas and he preceded her in death on November 8, 1985.Mrs. Yarbrough came to Big Spring in 1937 from Rule. She was a homemaker and delighted in being the matriarch of five generations. She loved her family and caring for animals. She was a member of the Jehovah Witness.Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Lee and Loretta Yarbrough of Forsan, Preston and Norma Yarbrough of Abilene and Leslie and Kathy Yarbrough of Big Spring; two daughters and one son-in-law, LaVerne and A. J. Dean and Barbara Morgan all of Big Spring; nine grandsons, Rusty Hull, Randy Hull, Gary Hull, Gerald Yarbrough, Darrell Yarbrough, Mark Yarbrough, David Morgan, Michael Yarbrough and Dylan Yarbrough; four granddaughters, Terri Johansen, Robbie Gay, Janel Brock and Melissa Yarbrough; twenty-two great grandchildren; six great great grandchildren and three sisters, Idell Stagg, Mignon Chapman and Fern Bronaugh.She was also preceded in death by her parents; brothers and one sister. The family suggests memorials be made to a favorite charity.The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday at the funeral home.Arrangements under the direction of Nalley-Pickle & Welch Funeral Home & Crematory of Big Spring. Online condolences can be made at: www.npwelch.com,
