Barbara Smith Yurachek Obituary
Barbara Smith Yurachek (Charlotte, North Carolina) passed away on September 1, 2026. Barbara, born on April 27, 1941, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Joseph Smith, Sr. and Elda Gibson Smith; her siblings, Andrew Joseph Smith, Jr. and Patricia Ann Smith; and her daughter Susan Powell Yurachek.
She is survived by: her husband John Paul Yurachek; her children, Jack Yurachek (Stephanie), Hunter Yurachek (Jennifer), Stephen Yurachek and Paige Bobick (Shawn); her grandchildren, Ryan (Morgan), Jake, Brooks, Cole, Michael, Graham, Ellis, Ford and Hayes; her great grandchild Trace; and her brother Anthony Edward Smith (Barbara).
John never left her side and never stopped trying to keep her dancing, smiling, and feeling his great love. And even as Parkinson's took so much from Barbara, she still knew exactly who he was.
