Mary Yarbrough

Mary Pierce Yarbrough, 77, of Benton, Kentucky, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at her residence.

Mary was born in New Castle, Indiana, on May 13, 1946, to James Arvel Pierce and Mae Rockenbaugh Pierce. She attended Chrysler Memorial High School before going on to business school. After business school, Mary worked in data processing at Kresge in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Mary had an adventurous spirit and loved to travel. She especially loved Greece and Wales. Throughout her life, she lived in many places across the United States, including Valdez, Alaska; Dillon, Colorado; Diamondhead, Mississippi; Spokane, Washington; Georgetown, South Carolina; and Antioch, California. Before retiring, Mary worked at the Calvert City Library. Mary was a proud member of the Elks Lodge and Eagles Club. She was a lifelong learner and a cruciverbalist. She enjoyed cooking, playing cards, following the weather forecast, and spoiling her grandchildren.

Mary is survived by her daughter, Amy Kroehnke, and husband, John Richard, of Benton, KY; her stepson Jim Yarbrough and wife Holly of Denver, CO; stepdaughter Jeri Ann Yarbrough of Pompano Beach, FL; her brother, Richard Ellis Pierce and wife Phyllis of Newnan, GA; and two grandchildren, Nicholas Pierce Kroehnke of Benton, KY; and Catherine Kroehnke Beckett and husband Carson of Brevard, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 43 years, Jerry Yarbrough; her parents; and her two brothers, Ralph Allen Pierce and Gene Paul Pierce.

A private family service will take place at a later date.

Collier Funeral Home & Cremation Services are handling arrangements.