Nettie Lenora Yarbrough
Nettie Lenora Yarbrough was a devoted mother, wife, grandmother, sister, and friend. She was affectionately referred to by many who knew her as Nana.
Lenora passed peacefully on September 20, 2021, just eight days shy of her 91st birthday.
For those of us who loved her we remember her warm smile; food always on the table, beautiful flowers in her garden, her love of travel, life, and family. We will also recall her strength and extremely dedicated work ethic. With Lenora, a job started was a job finished, and don’t set your coffee cup down she will have it washed, dried, and put away before you can pick it up again. She was lively, lovely, and cherished by all who knew her.
She is survived by a son, Richard Yarbrough, his wife Mary, Michael Shadwick, his wife Tonia, and their children and grandchildren, a daughter, Barbara Purcell, two grandsons, Matthew Purcell, his wife Jennifer, and their son Patrick, also Ryan Purcell, his wife Lisa, and their two sons, Ben and Jacob, her sister Brenda Dean, Douglas Dean, her brother, Ennis Durham, Jimmy Durham, and many wonderful nieces, nephews, and friends.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 23, at Chattanooga Funeral Home, East Chapel, 404 South Moore Road with visitation from 10–11 a.m. Burial will be in Johnson Cemetery in Georgetown, Tn.
Those in attendance are respectfully asked to wear a face mask and practice social distancing.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.ChattanoogaEastChapel.com.