Barbara Elaine Yawn

Barbara Orvin Yawn, age 67, of Baxley passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at Memorial Health in Savannah.

Mrs. Yawn was born September 21 , 1957 in Appling County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mickey Orvin, father, Rozel J. Murphy, and brother, Damon Murphy. Mrs. Yawn was a member of Sand Hill Free Will Baptist Church and retired from Great American Insurance. She was devoted to her family, especially her children and grandchildren, and was the best cook in the world!

Survivors include her husband, Donald Yawn; sons, Brandon (Hailey) Orvin and Justin (Alex) Orvin; stepsons, Scott (Leah) Yawn and Brent (Stephanie) Yawn; her mother, Sue Callaway Murphy; Five grandchildren, River, Chloe, Isla, Harbor, Emmaline and four step grandchildren, Josh, Ashleigh, Kaylee and Abby also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Sand Hill Creek Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Page, Rev. Bobby Bentley, Rev. Pet Hayes and Rev. Wayne Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Lantz Orvin, Michael Page, Andy Orvin, Wink Branch, Willie Beecher, Shawn Johnson and Cason Clance.

Visitation will be held Tuesday evening, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m., at Swain Funeral Home.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Swain Funeral Home.