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In Memory Of Our Poets

Jane Johnson (O'Rear Yarbrough)

Montgomery - Jane Johnson O'Rear Yarbrough passed away at home in Montgomery on March 12, 2019. Jane grew up in Eutaw, Alabama, and after graduating from Greene County High School and Auburn University, she moved to Montgomery, where she taught at Lanier High School and Cloverdale Jr. High School. She married William Gunter O'Rear, who predeceased her. She subsequently married David Coleman Yarbrough. Jane's many civic activities included the Montgomery Junior League's League Larks, the Music Study Club, membership on the Board of Directors of The First White House of the Confederacy, and numerous others. She was a member of Trinity Presbyterian Church, the Bloodworth Class, and a long-time Chancel Choir member.

Jane was preceded in death by her parents, William H. and Hayden Dean Johnson; husband, William G. O'Rear; and daughter, Hayden O'Rear Fulton. She is survived by her husband, Coleman; her sons, William Gunter O'Rear, Jr. (Rebecca), David Coleman Yarbrough, Jr., George Taylor Yarbrough (Michael Lammons); son-in-law, James Fulton; brother, William H. Johnson III (Melanie); grandchildren, Sam Gunter O'Rear, Jack Marley O'Rear, Sadie O'Rear; nephews and niece, Hank Johnson, Walton Johnson, and Sallie Johnson; as well as her beloved Bouviers, Smokey and Sassy.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019, at 1:30 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery, with a Graveside Service to follow at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Trinity Presbyterian Church, the Montgomery Humane Society, or the charity of your choice.

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