St. Augustine, Florida – The tragic death of local mother Andrea Yarbrough in a murder-suicide has left the community in shock. The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that 34-year-old Andrea was shot and killed by her husband, St. John’s County Fire Rescue Lieutenant Shawn Yarbrough. The incident took place in the Estrada subdivision off County Road 207 near Wildwood Drive on Thursday night.
Andrea’s family wants the world to remember her as a dedicated and hard-working mother who was deeply committed to her family and community. Her younger sister, Olivia Marvin, shared that Andrea’s life was on an upward trajectory, having recently celebrated her one-year wedding anniversary with Shawn and their four children in their blended family.
Despite the tragic loss, family members are rallying around Andrea’s 11-year-old daughter Lily by setting up a GoFundMe page to support her. The family is devastated by the unexpected turn of events and is struggling to come to terms with the loss of Andrea, who was described as a pillar of strength and resilience by her loved ones.
Through this heartbreaking experience, Andrea’s family hopes to honor her memory by cherishing the values of hard work, dedication, and unconditional love that she exemplified in her life. As they navigate through the pain and grief of her untimely passing, they remain united in their support for one another and in their commitment to keeping Andrea’s legacy alive.
No funeral arrangements have been made at this time as the family comes to grips with the reality of their loss. They find solace in the memories they shared with Andrea and draw strength from the love and support of those who knew and cared for her. Andrea’s impact on her family and community will never be forgotten, as her spirit lives on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known her.