Helen Joyce Ingram Yarborough Obituary
Helen Joyce Ingram Yarborough of Durham, North Carolina passed away on August 27, 2026. Helen, born on October 12, 1936, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Helen Joyce Ingram Yarborough to show support.
Helen will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Helen will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Helen’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Eulous Shuba "Dick" Ingram and Mildred Beatrice Phillips Ingram. She is survived by: her husband Elbert "Al" Yarborough; her children, Anne Y. Baber (Doug) of Bahama and Jim Yarborough (Lisa) of Durham; her grandchildren, Chris Baber (Tabatha), James Yarborough Jr. and Kathryn Yarborough; her great grandchild Taylor Baber; and her sisters-in-law, Betsy Yarbrough, Helen Maddox and Belle Jones. She is also survived by loving extended family members and friends.
A graveside service was held on Monday, August 31st 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Evergreen Memorial Cemetery (3888 US-70, Princeton, NC 27569).
