Hattye M. Thomas Yarbrough

Transitioned: November 4, 2024

Mrs. Hattye Yarbrough transitioned Monday, November 4, 2024.

Born August 18, 1921 in Grand Junction (Hardeman County), Tennessee, Hattye was Salutatorian of the Central High School class of 1941 in Paris, TN. She also graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts from Lane College in 1945 and a Masters of Library Science from George Peabody College for Teachers at Vanderbilt University.

After graduation, Hattye worked as a Teacher/Librarian in Tipton County Schools for 43 years. Hattye was a lifelong faithful member of the Christian Methodist Church. She was also 75+ Life Member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Incorporated Beta Epsilon Omega Chapter.

During World War II, she collected and arranged a scrapbook which was accepted by the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington D.C. When the museum opened in September 2016, Hattye attended the opening ceremony.

Hattye was preceded in death by her husband, Ordrell Yarbrough

Public viewing to be held Friday, November 8, 2024 at Barlow Funeral Home, 205 North Main Street Covington, TN 38019; 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Funeral to be held Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Collins Chapel CME Church, 303 W Ripley Street Covington, TN 38019; 11:00 AM

Interment Townsend Cemetery