Mary Ruth YARBOROUGH King Obituary
We announce the death of Mary Ruth YARBOROUGH King (Wadesboro, North Carolina), born in McBee, South Carolina, who passed away on July 7, 2026, at the age of 95. Mary Ruth will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mary Ruth YARBOROUGH King to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Tom Yarborough and Rosea Jowers Yarborough; her significant other Ervie Lee King; her children, James King and Sybrinia King; and her siblings, George Yarborough, Love Yarborough of James, Tommy Yarborough, Jessie Yarborough, Idell Yarborough, Betty J. Bryant, Grace Allen, Thelma Wells, Josette Clay, Jessie Harrell and Clara Burch.
She is survived by: her children, Donicia King of New York and Vincent King (Sherika) of North Carolina; her grandchildren, Jimmy King Jr., Shannel Kitchens, Adam Temple, Serenity King, Amaris King, Shamya King and Elijah King; and her siblings, Evelyn Miller and Dyvone Jowers. She is also survived by brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family members, dear friends, neighbors.
