Mollie E. Ybarra

Mollie E. Ybarra, 74, of Mound Valley, passed away the morning of Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Freeman West in Joplin.

Mollie Elizabeth Butler was born on September 28, 1950, to Ephraim Wayne and Dorothy Butler in Sulphur, Louisiana.  She grew up and attended school in Sulphur, where she graduated from high school in 1970.

Following high school, Mollie attended Sowela Technical Community College in Lake Charles, Louisiana.  She moved with her family to Cushing, Oklahoma, where she met the love of her life, Joe Ybarra.  They were united in marriage on November 17, 1973, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Cherryvale.  The couple made a home in Mound Valley, where they have lived since.

For many years, Mollie worked at Grandview Products from where she retired.

She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Church while also attending some functions at the Mound Valley Christian Church.

Family was the most important thing in Mollie's life.  She always put others first and herself last.  For several years, Mollie helped run Meals on Wheels in Mound Valley and served on the Mound Valley Library Board.  She enjoyed sewing and doing embroidery.

She is survived by her husband, Joe, of the home; and one son, Joel Ybarra, of Louisburg, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Josh Ybarra, on May 26, 2023; and her brother, Wayne Butler, on June 17, 2024.

There will be a memorial service at 1:00 p.m., November 16, 2024, at the Mound Valley Christian Church.  The family will receive friends beginning at noon until the service begins.

Memorials are suggested to Saving Sight and may be left at or mailed to Forbes-Hoffman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 374, Parsons, KS  67357.