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Obituary For Mother Sandra Martin Yearby
Mother Sandra Yearby was born to Annie Lois Harris-Martin and Elder Martin Sr. (both deceased) on August 29, 1953 Aberdeen, Georgia. In 1961, at the age of eight, the family moved to Senoia, Georgia where Mother Yearby attended Eastside Elementary School. In March 1970 the family moved once more to Fort Pierce, Florida. However, before leaving Senoia, Georgia Mother Yearby accepted the Lord, Jesus Christ as her personal savior at the age of sixteen years old, on Wednesday, November 5, 1969 between the hours of 9:30 and 10:00 p.m., at Pure Holiness Church of God, under the leadership of Elder Rex Smith.
Once in Fort Pierce, Mother Yearby became a member of Bass Temple Church of God in Christ. She also graduated from Fort Pierce Central High School.
On April 2, 1972 Sandra Martin and James Yearby, Sr. were joined in marriage. To this union was born eight children; fifteen grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren. In her professional life she has been a Certified Nursing Assistant, Certified Child Care Worker, and a Teacher’s Aide. Mother Yearby was a faithful member of Bass Temple COGIC for over 40 years. She served as Assistant Church Mother from 2001 to 2003 when she was appointed to the office of Church Mother under the leadership of Elder Columbus Martin, Jr. Mother Yearby also served as President of the Adult Usher Board, Eastern Florida Ecclesiastical Jurisdictional Sunshine Band President, also J.O. Patterson and Cocoa District Sunshine Band President, also she was a member of the Public Relations Committee for the Jurisdiction Women’s Convention, lastly she was an Instructor for the Missionary in Training Institute (MITI).
She attended and participated in Sunday School, YPWW, Bible Band, Pastoral Teaching Services, Shut-in Prayer Services, Revivals and she was a proud tither.
On Saturday, August 29,2020 at 4:07 p.m. Mother Yearby transitioned to be with the Lord. She has completed her work here on earth, but her kindness, wisdom, strong spirit will forever be cherished in our hearts. Mother Yearby never missed an opportunity to share the goodness of the Lord, through word, or deed. Her sense of humor and smile will forever be missed.
Mother Yearby was a devoted wife and mother until death. She is survived by her husband, James G. Yearby, Sr., children Jessica A. Yearby, Jacksonville, FL; Melissa J. Yearby, Fort Pierce, FL; Cassandra Yearby, Fort Pierce, FL; James (Ingrid) Yearby, Jr., Palm City, FL; Terrance (Tavian) Yearby, Port St. Lucie, FL; Eric L. Yearby, Fort Pierce, FL; Dravian L. Yearby, Fort Pierce, FL; and Erica M. Yearby, Fort Lauderdale, FL; 15 grandchildren: Ashley Carter, Demery Carter, Deja Young, Marquise Gilbert, Maurice Glass, Dwayne Campbell, Deanisha Campbell, Darius Campbell, Khalil Hayes, Jamya Miller, Jada Miller, Delicia Powell, Makayla Yearby, Derrick Thompson, E’ya Yearby; seven great grandchildren, Jahrelle Brown, Jazlynn McGriff, Zakira Carter, Demari Carter, Jamaree Jenkins, Major Fulton, and Eyana Cruz; six sisters, Mattie Martin, Orlando, FL; Elois (William) Gamble, Fort Pierce, FL; Mary Hamilton, Fort Pierce, FL; Adrian Lee, Fort Pierce, FL; Shari (Harold) Baker, Fort Pierce, FL; Renae (Jasper) Miller, Orlando, FL; six brothers, Elder (Vivian) Martin Jr., Fort Pierce, FL; Wendell (Artilla) Martin, Apopka, FL; Eddie (Nancy) Martin, Palm Bay, FL; Kenneth (Dallas) Griffin, S. Carolina; two uncles, two aunts, and a host of nieces and nephews who will miss her dearly.
Public visitation for Missionary Sandra M. Yearby will take place on Friday, September 11, 2020 at Stone Brothers Funeral Home in Fort Pierce, FL between the hours of 5:00pm and 8:00pm in the chapel; please enter through the side chapel door. A graveside service celebrating her life and legacy will commence on Saturday, September 12, 2020 at Riverview Memorial Park in Fort Pierce, FL beginning at 1:00pm.
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MaMa this is your oldest son James Jr and all wanted to say is that WE REALLY MISS YOU 😔🥹😭😭... REST WELL UNTIL THAT FIRST THAT TRUMPET SOUNDS🕊🕊🕊🕊
thinking of you
Ashley Carter Your First Grand i miss you so much
i love you and miss you very much
TERRANCE YEARBY
I LOVE YOU ALWAYS MOTHER. YOU ARE MY EVERYTHING AND NOW THE MOST HIGH GOD HAS YOU IN HIS LOVING ARMS FOREVER. I WILL STRIVE TO BE THE BEST MAN OF GOD AND SON THAT YOU HAVE ALWAYS PRAYED FOR ME TO BECOME. I WILL NOT DWELL ON YOUR DEPARTURE, BUT I WILL FOREVER REMEMBER YOUR TEACHINGS, DISIPLINE, PRAYERS, NURTURING, BUT MOST OF ALL OUR GREAT TIMES AND UNCONDITIONAL LOVE AND BOND THAT WE SHARED FOR 40 YEARS OF MY LIFE. MY HEART AND SOUL ARE ALWAYS WITH YOU. I LOVE YOU FOREVER. REST ON MY BEAUTIFUL MOTHER (SANDRA YEARBY)
We know that Sandra Yearby was a woman of great faith and lived her life with God as her partner. Her physical absence will affect us all , but none of us can forget her. Her smile, her laugh , her love of her family and her church. She truly was a faithful servant and will certainly be missed by my family . All we can hope is that the Yearby family will have some comfort with the sweet memories of her life. Juliette Lomax-Homier Greg Homier Nicole Isom Jennette Weathers Franklin Lomax
I am saddened by the passing of this great woman of God. She worked with me during my tenure as international president of the Sunshine Band. Her labor of love and service for the children was exemplary and will not be forgotten. She will be missed. Dr. Lytia R. Howard
Family~
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. Rev. 21:4 KJV
Wonderful T. & Lois Monds, Sr.
Dear James & Family, Our hearts are filled with sorrow over the loss of Sandra. She was such a kind and generous woman and it is difficult to acknowledge she has departed this life so soon. For 13 years we caught up weekly on the children and the grands and I shall miss my friend. I know your derp faith will sustain you and we shall keep you in our thoughts during this most difficult time. Marla, Morgan, Michael, Steven & Matthew Bruhn
Love you all... Really glad I had the opportunity to meet you all .. more then once.. May her Legacy live on thru you all... as she will always be with you all .... Calvin Yearby Jr...
My condolences to the yearby family,this still seems unreal to me I will truly miss you mother yearby. I will have dreams that I didn't understand, so I go in talk to sister yearby about my dreams in she will tell me the meanings to them. I will miss our one to one conversations we have, sister yearby will tell it like it is, if you dont like it she meant no harm. I can go on and about sister yearby, I love you so much you're in a awesome place,may god continue to keep the yearby family in prayer. Thank you again sister yearby for everything. Your smile was everything.
Our deepest sympathy to the Yearby family and other relatives. Mother Yearby was a wonderful person. She loved her family unconditionally. She was a determined and dedicated to her church and members. We will truly miss her smile and wisdom. R.I.P. "Well done you good and faithful servant!" Bro. & Sister Shine
Im so sorry for your loss.
My deepest condolences to the Year by family Mother was jewel she was one of the sweetest women I know with the prettiest smile you ever wanted to see always had a kind word a hug and a smile rest well Mother you will be missed !!!!
My deepest condolences and Prayer to the Yearby family. Mother Yearby was one of the sweetest women I have ever meet. When my mother moved to Fort Pierce, Mother Yearby found out and she looked out for her.
Rest well, Mother Yearby!
- Jonathan Thomas and family!
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