Lynn Pollard Crockett-Yarbrough, 59, was called Home by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, March 23, 2008. She was born in Chicago, IL on December 24, 1948 the daughter of the late Clark Pollard and Lucy (nee: Bakin) Crockett. In 1966, in Chicago, she was united in marriage to Howard Yarbrough. Mrs. Yarbrough was employed by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Corrections as a registered nurse since 1992. She was a member of the Racine Assembly of God, the Racine Chapter of the NAACP, the Prisoner Reform Committee, the National Honors Society Magnum Cum Laude, and an Associate with the Racine Dominicans. Surviving are her husband Howard; their children, Lynette (Ricky) Person Sr., and Joshua Yarbrough all of Racine; 3 grandchildren Ricky Person Jr., Isaiah Person and Arianna Yarbrough; brothers and sister Will E. Crockett of Racine, Develt (Chalotte) Crockett of Chicago, and Mamie Pattillo of Racine; and a very special family friend Harold Lightsey of Racine. Her nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends further survive her. In addition to her parents, Lynn was preceded in death by three brothers Noah Lemar Wilson, Joe Lewis Crockett, and Andy Claybourn Crockett, as well as, two sisters Mary Ruth Knowlin and Lucy Corinne Dantzler. Her Homegoing Service will be held in the Racine Baptist Temple, 4835 Taylor Ave., on Friday, March 28th, at 11:30 a.m. with Rev. Frank Williams officiating. Visitation will be in the church from 9:30 a.m. until the time of the service. Burial will follow in Graceland Cemetery. The family has suggested memorials to the Racine Baptist Temple.
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