Sandra Fay “Sandy” Paladino Yarbrough passed away Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026, after a lengthy illness.

She was 77 years old.

The daughter of the late Pat and Dulcie Paladino, Sandy was born Feb. 27, 1949, in Orlando, Fla. Sandy was preceded in death by husband Air Force Lt. Col. Larry Yarbrough, who passed away in 2020 after 53 years of marriage.

Sandy was a Realtor for several years. She became a real estate broker and owned Cottages and Castles. She loved to cook, tell stories, the Georgia Bulldogs and spend time with her children and grandchildren. She made her house and pool the gathering place for her friends and family, especially her grandsons and their friends, who all knew her as “Grams."

She endured the effects of primary lateral sclerosis for many years. She didn’t complain but carried herself with grace; rather than speak of her ills, she spoke of her blessings.

She was of the Methodist faith.

Sandy is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jetty and Dean Poling and Cindy and Craig Bardes, all of Valdosta; five grandsons, Brian Poling (Taylor), Daniel Poling (Charlee), Andrew Bardes (Erin), Matthew Poling and James Bardes, all of Valdosta; great-grandchildren, Monroe Day, Zayne Day, Scarlett-Rose Hall, Ava Bardes; several nieces, nephews, grandnieces and grandnephews.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, 2026, at McLane Riverview Memorial Gardens. Visitation is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, 2026, Carson McLane Funeral Home in Valdosta. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the ALS Foundation, ALS.org.

Online condolences may be shared on the obituary page at www.mclanecares.com

Carson McLane Funeral Home