Katherine (Carter) Yarbrough

Katherine Carter Yarbrough, 95, of Florence, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at her residence. Katherine was a member of First United Methodist Church of Florence, where she taught Sunday school, and a retired teacher with the Florence City school system.

Visitation will be Monday, August 4, 2025, from 1-2 p.m. at Greenview Funeral Home.  The funeral service will follow at 2 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Burial will be in Greenview Memorial Park.

Katherine was preceded in death by her husband, Paul M. Yarbrough; parents, Edward Lacy and Alma Thora Carter; sister, Dorothy Carter McDonald; and brother, Edward Lacy Carter.

She is survived by her daughters, Paula Katherine Offutt (John) and Ann Elizabeth “Beth” Lentz (Mike), both of Florence; brother, David Hall Carter (Sarah), Gulfport, MS; grandchildren, Lacy Katherine Offutt, Florence, Matthew Lentz (Amber), Madison, and Josh Lentz, Madison; great grandchildren, Adam Lentz and Clara Lentz, Madison; plus, many nieces and nephews.

Katherine was known for her quiet and gentle spirit.  She entertained many family gatherings with her humor and witticism.  She taught Spanish and World History at Coffee High School for over 34 years.  On the rare occasion that her temper flared, the word got out to the students beforehand and they were extra quiet that day because they knew only something “serious” would cause her to raise her voice.

Katherine’s love of travel started as a child when she would pack her suitcase in advance, hoping to go home with any relative that might be visiting.  As an adult her travels started with guided bus trips all over the United States, Canada, and Mexico.  She took her first group of students to Mexico and then to Europe in 1969.  She continued to travel the world the rest of her life.  We grieved when her memories left but cling to the hope that they are now restored and she can once again visit Spain.

In later years Katherine was cared for by many people.  We thank especially Brenda, Connie, Shirley, and Wanda for their genuine love of our mother.  She smiled many days because of them, Also, thanks to Tori and Matt and to the many kind people at Affinity Hospice.

If anyone is now or has been on this long road of dementia or Alzheimer’s, please consider donations in Katherine’s name or your loved one to Caringplace Adult Day Services, 216 Marengo Rd., Florence, AL. And also, in lieu of flowers, please donate to Caringplace.

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