Phyllis K. Yerbey, 81, a life-long resident of Chattanooga, died on Tuesday, April 15, 2014 after a long time battle with Parkinson disease.
She was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Nellie Pirtle Kilgore.
Mrs. Yerbey was a member of Brainerd Baptist Church and the Friendship Sunday School Class.
She is survived by her husband of 63 years, B. H. Yerbey, Jr.; daughter, Brenda (Paul) Wright; son, Gary (Darlene)Yerbey; 3 grandchildren; Lindsey Blake Yerbey, Lacey Brooke (Seth) Williams and Logan Brendale Yerbey; sisters, Johnny Ryan, Billie Sliger and twin sister, Freda Seaton; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 2–4 and 6–8 p.m. on Thursday, April 17, at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 18, at the funeral home with Reverend George Clark and Reverend John Andrus officiating.
Burial will follow at Chattanooga National Cemetery with Logan Yerbey, Seth Williams, Michael Daniels, Donnie Yerbey, David Sliger and Mark Settles serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be members of the Friendship Sunday School Class at Brainerd Baptist Church.
Memorial contributions may be made to Precept Ministries 7324 Noah Reid Road, Chattanooga, Tn. 37421 or Bethel Bible Village 3001 Hamill Road, Hixson, Tn. 37343.
Arrangements are by the East Chapel of Chattanooga Funeral Home, Crematory and Florist, 404 South Moore Road.
Please share your thoughts and memories at www.chattanoogaeastchapel.com.