Mary Elizabeth Yeagle born December 11, 1925 was called to her Heavenly home early Thursday morning, March 21st , 2024, in Cooper City Florida, she was 98 years old. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings , beloved husband , John Wesley Yeagle Jr. and last year her daughter Carol Sullivan.
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Mary is survived by by her three daughters Susan Livermon and her husband Robert ; Sandra Sokodich and her husband Jim; Brenda Dubois and her husband Raymond . She is also survived by 10 grandchildren and 10 great -grandchildren; also blessed with many nieces and nephews and a host of friends who loved her and will miss her.
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Mary loved to read , sometimes two to three books a week into the wee hours of the night. Her sewing skills were amazing , she made holiday aprons, baby pillows and blankets, doll clothes and whatever else anyone wanted. She loved to do embroidery work on pillow cases to give away, her specialty was ” Praying Hands ” pillowcases. In her nineties Mary got a smart phone, learned how to text and joined Facebook. Soon she was spreading the word about a saving relationship with JESUS, without having to make a single phone call. Praise the LORD, what a timesaver !
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Through out the years Mary was a kindergarten teacher, and taught first grade elementary school. Later she went into the banking industry, she was Assistant V. P at Coconut Grove Bank in Miami Florida, she retired after 28 years.
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Mary will be remembered for her profound love and faith in JESUS CHRIST because she always said ” HE has carried me through life with such joy and love there is nothing to compare , JESUS is the answer to all life’s problems .” She wanted everyone to know there is ” Victory in JESUS . ” 1st Corinthians15:57 KJV .
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Everybody loved Mary, she will also be remembered for her sweet, kind, gentle spirit, and her selfless generosity to those in need. Throughout her life she helped many people with her prayers, her time , and words of encouragement.
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* * Memorial contributions in her name , for the Missions Fund, may be made to First Baptist Church of SW Broward, 2700 N Palm Ave, Cooper City, Florida 33026
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