Shirley Ann Yarber

Yarber, Shirley Ann 70 of Knoxville, TN went Home to be with her Lord and Saviour just 4 days short of her 71st birthday. She was surrounded by her family and loved ones. Shirley was a faithful wife and mother who loved so many and shared her faith with others. She was a former member of Stonewall Baptist Church and a current member of New Life Baptist Church, Powell, TN for a combined total of over 50 years. Shirley welcomed everyone with a hug at church and was a Mamaw to all the children. She graduated from Cooper Institute with a 2 year business degree and St. Mary's Nursing School, class of 1988. Shirley was a RN at Parkwest Hospital, RN at St. Mary's Oak Hill, home health nurse with Care Plus, RN at Brakebill Nursing Home, RN at NHC St. Mary's, CPR instructor for Red Cross, and MDS Coordinator at Beverly Park Place Rehabilitation Center. She enjoyed listening to gospel music, spending time with her family, helping others, receiving flowers from her loving husband weekly, collecting angel figurines, and serving others through nursing. Though her last year was a hard fought battle with cancer, Shirley's faith held strong and at 8:08pm on February 9th, 2019 she was declared cancer free when she was given her new body. She was preceded in death by parents, Roy and Stella Snelson; brother, Bob Snelson; mother-in-law, Pearl Yarber. Shirley is survived by her husband of 43 years, Jack Yarber; daughters, Tammy (David) Gray, Rhonda (Willie) Holt, Shirley (Kris) Dunsmore; sons, David (Dana) McGinnis, Paul (Barbara) Yarber, Donnie (Becky) Yarber, Tommy (Kristi) Yarber, Justin (Stephanie) McGinnis; special niece, Denise (Randall) Hayes; rescue dog, Meg; 28 grandchildren; 13 great grand children; brothers, Steve Snelson, Dave Snelson, Bill (Jackie) Snelson, Junior (Jean) Snelson; nieces, nephews, hairdresser, Gail Henson. The family would like to thank TN Cancer Associates, Dr. Eapen and staff, Dr. Meek at Provision Care, and the staff at Beverly Park Place for their kindness during Shirley's illness. A special thanks to the chemo nurses and the Provision Care nurses for taking such good care of her. Family will receive friends Tuesday, February 12th from 5-7pm at Berry Lynnhurst Funeral Home on Adair Dr. with service following at 7pm. Pastor David McGinnis Jr., Brother Brian Stoutt, and Brother Michael Foust officiating. Singers, Lindsay Rogers, Elijah McGinnis, and Brian and Rebecca Stoutt. Family and friends to meet at Berry Lynnhurst Wednesday, February 13th at 2:30pm for procession to grave for a 3pm burial. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions to American Cancer Society (Weisgarber Road), St. Jude's Childrens Hospital, Shriners Hospital or charity of your choice in honor of Shirley.