Barbara J Yerkes

July 12, 1932 - December 16, 2020

Barbara J. Yerkes of Lumberton passed away on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Samaritan Hospice Inpatient Unit in Mount Holly. She was 88. Born in Mount Holly, Barbara is survived by her husband of 68 years, Wilbur; 5 Children: Carol (Michael) Frake of Tabernacle, Dave (Robin) Yerkes of Pemberton Boro; Bob (Sharon) Yerkes of Lumberton, Joan (Kirk) DeAngelis of Eastampton, & Jeff Yerkes of Lumberton; 8 grandchildren: Jason, Jonathan, Richard, Joshua, Wayne, Nicole, Michelle, & Aimee; 16 great-grandchildren. The sister of the late Russell & Ronald Bowman, she is also survived by her brothers Richard & Bruce Bowman. Barbara was a born again Christian, loved The Lord, her family, and many friends. She sang in her church choir, was a Sunday school teacher, and assisted with many church functions. She was an avid Philadelphia Phillies and Philadelphia Eagles fan, rarely ever missing a game on television. Barbara loved and spoke often about her high school years attending Mount Holly High School. She was a member of the high school color guard and served on the reunion committee for many years. She enjoyed and took pleasure in watching her children and grandchildren participating in sporting and music events. Funeral Services and Burial in Lakeview Memorial Park will be private. Contributions in her memory may be made to The Salvation Army, 1738 Route 37 East, Toms River, NJ 08753 or Samaritan, PO Box 71425, Philadelphia, PA 19176-1425