Obituary of Greta Delano Yarborough

Greta Delano Yarborough, age 87, joined her heavenly father and savior on Wednesday, October 28, 2020. Mrs. Yarborough was the wife of the late Fred C. Yarborough of Hopkins, SC. 

Greta was born in Union, SC, the daughter of the late Clifton and Lucille Lancaster.  She was proceeded in death by her sister, Flonnie Jeffcoat; four brothers: Ike Lancaster, Charlie Lancaster, Carlisle Lancaster, Hooper Lancaster; and son, Andrew “Drew” Yarborough. 

She is survived by her sons: Rodney Yarborough (Elena), Joe Yarborough (Rhoda) and Matthew Yarborough (Jackie); her grandchildren, Morgan Dendy (John), Jessica Yarborough, Hannah Yarborough, and Corry Wellman (Annie); as well as her great-grandchildren: Walker Grace, Jewel, Scarlett, Ezri, and Penelope. 

Greta was a devoted Christian woman and proud member of Mt. Elon Baptist Church in Hopkins, SC, and West Springs Baptist Church in Buffalo, SC. She spent many years attending Sunday services, Homecoming events, singing hymns, and praising Jesus Christ. 

A philanthropist in her own right, Greta supported a variety of charity organizations that honored Veterans, Native Americans, children, and animals. One of her passions was celebrating and learning more about her Native American heritage. 

Greta dedicated her life to raising her family and through that she created a legacy that tells the story of unconditional love, sacrifice, determination, and faith. Nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her family, being involved in raising her grandchildren, and celebrating the joys and milestones that came along with it. 

A private family service will be held graveside at Greenlawn Memorial Cemetery on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at 3:00 pm. 

Memorial donations may be made in lieu of flowers to Diabetes Research in memory of Greta Yarborough at diabetesresearch.org/give.

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Mt. Elon Baptist Church

Attn: In Memory of Greta Yarborough

718 Mount Elon Church Rd

Hopkins, SC 29061