Karen “KK” Sue Yarborough Lewis passed at the age of 63 on April 19, 2025. She was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana to her parents Rulon Griffith and Betty Yarborough on December 12, 1961. She went to school at Central Private High School and was retired from the Department of Natural Resources as a contracts and grants manager. Karen was a breast cancer survivor, an avid member of Bethel Methodist Church and had a passion for music, concerts, vinyl records, and shopping. She loved nothing more than being a grandmother and spending her time with family. She never met a stranger and loved to meet new people. She will be deeply missed by the many people who had the privilege to know and love her.
She is survived by her father Rulon Yarborough, son Griff Lewis, daughter-in-law Amanda Lewis, grandchildren Aubrey Herrick and Garrison Lewis, sister Lori Chauvin (Glen Hendrick), brothers Steve Yarborough and Marlon Yarborough (Dawn), nieces Kelly Chauvin (Chuck Acosta), Haley Chauvin, Kayla Yarborough, and Heather Hendrick, great-nieces Karlee Acosta and Skyler Acosta, nephews BJ Chauvin, Kyle Yarborough, Austin Yarborough, Brennan Yarborough, Justin Newsom, and David Vest, and great-nephews Conner Robinson, Emry Hendrick, and Slade Yarborough.
She is preceded in death by her mother Betty Blades Yarborough and nephew Benjamin Yarborough.
A special thanks for all those who showed their love and care during this time, especially the more difficult moments.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to any Alzheimer’s charity.
There will be a visitation held at Bethel Methodist Church on Friday, April 25 from 9am to 11am with a funeral service starting at 11am. Burial will follow at the Bethel Methodist Church cemetery.
6 comments
Jimbo & Lisa Coarsey
April 27, 2025 at 6:10 pm
Jimbo & I send our condolences đ and love. We will continue to keep you all in our prayersâ
Michael Jones
April 26, 2025 at 12:03 am
Karen was the sweetest girl.
She was active and a great help in youth group at Bethel when in her teenage years
Maudell Hill
April 24, 2025 at 10:53 pm
I am shocked and so sad to hear about the loss of one of my Central Private âkidsâ. I am so sorry I wonât be able to attend the service because I will be out of town. Sending love and condolences to the familyâ
Maudell Hill
Brenda Smith
April 23, 2025 at 8:19 pm
What a beautiful photo of Karen.
Wishing my Yarborough family strength, comfort and healing during the sad and most difficult time.
John 14 :1-3
Let not your heart be troubled: ye believe in God, believe also in me.
In my Father’s house are many mansions: if it were not so, I would have told you.
And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come again, and receive you unto myself; that where I am, there ye may be also.
All my love to each of you, today and everyday.
Love, hugs, tears and prayers, Brenda
Dean Croft
April 23, 2025 at 1:21 am
The Yarborough Familyâs: So sorry to learn of the passing of Karen. Have not seen her in many years. Praying for all of you.
Brennan & Shelley Yarborough
April 21, 2025 at 10:46 pm
Kk, Brennan and I love you so much and will miss you terribly. I know you are in heaven with God and your beautiful mom.. Rest in Peace babygirl. Will see you again one day!!