Dorothy Yarbrough Obituary; Beloved Dorothy Yarbrough Passed Away At 87
Eleanor Gray
Published Apr 01, 2026
Our hearts are filled with grief as we share the news of the passing of Dorothy Yarbrough, who resided in Nacogdoches, Texas, and was born in Garrison, Texas. She passed away on December 31, 2023, at the age of 87, leaving behind family and friends who will miss her dearly. If you would like to express your condolences to the family, you can do so in the guestbook that has been provided. Additionally, you have the option of sending a lovely floral arrangement to the funeral ceremony or lighting a candle in Dorothy Yarbrough’s honor prior to the event.
Her husband Joe Bush, her son James Max Bush, her step-daughter Karen Yarbrough, and her sisters Ermmie (Dewey Edwards) and Bessie (Vernon Edwards) all passed away before her. Her parents, Jessie McDuffie and Hester Watkins McDuffie, were also among those who passed away before her.
Her husband, Judge Jack Yarbrough, her son Ronnie Bush and his wife Karen, her step-son Carl Yarbrough and his wife Amy, her grandchildren Leslie Hall and her husband Chad, Lauren Bush and Jason Bush, her step-grandsons Graham Yarbrough and Bo Yarbrough, her great-grandchildren Lakyn Hall and Cooper Hall, and her step-great-grandchildren Elias Yarbrough, Anson Yarbrough, and June Yarbrough, are among those who are surviving her. A large number of nieces, nephews, and other members of her family are also among those who will miss her.
Laird Funeral Home, located at 2116 South Street, Nacogdoches, Texas 75964, will be the location of the visitation that will take place on Friday, January 5th, 2024, from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. It has been decided that a funeral service will take place at the same venue on Friday, January 5th, 2024 at 2:00 PM.