Margaret Marie Yarbro Byrum, age 90 of Bolivar, passed away on June 25, 2023.
She was one of twelve children born in Gibson County, TN to the late John Wesley Yarbro, Sr. and Gertrude Eaten Yarbro. Margaret worked as a technician for Western Sate Mental Health Hospital in Bolivar, TN. She retired from Western State after 40+ years of service. After retirement, Margaret worked as a caregiver and sitter. She also enjoyed gardening, fishing, and cooking. She was a member of Parran’s Chapel Baptist Church in Bolivar.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C.H. Byrum; her daughter, Wanda Edwards; and seven siblings, Nora Joyce, Evelyn Cotner, Maxine Swaim, Irene Richardson, Dorothy Goff, Ralph Yarbro, and Johnny Yarbro, Jr.
Margaret is survived by her son, Mike Byrum (Debra); step son, Billy Byrum (Barbara); grandchildren, Jon Byrum (Tosha), James Byrum, Michelle Byrum, and Andy Goodman (Mona); fifteen great grandchildren; sisters, Carolyn Lawrence, Brenda Johnson, Mildred Mathis (Bobby); and one brother, Charles Yarbro (Kathleen).
The family will receive friends and loved ones on Thursday, June 29, 2023 from 11 a.m. – 1p.m. at the South Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons. The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with burial following in Maple Springs Cemetery.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.GASmithandSonsFuneralHome.com for the Byrum family.
