Today, September 14, 2009 would have marked Sierrah Yarbrough’s 14th birthday; a milestone family members, friends, and loved ones will have to celebrate alone. Despite Sierrah’s absence, her life will never be forgotten- as her memory will resonate in the hearts and souls of those who knew her best.
On August 27, 2008 just a few weeks shy of her 13th birthday, Sierra Le Yarbrough, of Hannibel, Missouri passed away at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia as a result of ‘huffing.’ Her death came as a shock to many in the community who described Sierrah as “a good kid.” Yarbrough was transported to Columbia for medical care after she was found unresponsive in her bed; allegedly after inhaling aerosol hair spray. Despite receiving extensive medical attention she was unable to regain consciousness and died.
Hannibal resident Tomika Kyle expressed her sentiments on the tragedy just days after organizing Sierrah’s memorial service; “determined that something positive [would] come out of this loss… encouraging adults to rally together to help find something [constructive] for teens to do with their idle time” in an effort to circumvent future tragedies.
More information on the life and legacy of Sierrah Le Yarbrough can be viewed here.
On August 27, 2008 just a few weeks shy of her 13th birthday, Sierra Le Yarbrough, of Hannibel, Missouri passed away at University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia as a result of ‘huffing.’ Her death came as a shock to many in the community who described Sierrah as “a good kid.” Yarbrough was transported to Columbia for medical care after she was found unresponsive in her bed; allegedly after inhaling aerosol hair spray. Despite receiving extensive medical attention she was unable to regain consciousness and died.
Hannibal resident Tomika Kyle expressed her sentiments on the tragedy just days after organizing Sierrah’s memorial service; “determined that something positive [would] come out of this loss… encouraging adults to rally together to help find something [constructive] for teens to do with their idle time” in an effort to circumvent future tragedies.
More information on the life and legacy of Sierrah Le Yarbrough can be viewed here.
