Dolly J. Scarbrough

Barbara Jean "Dolly" (Smith) Scarbrough passed away on July 24th, 2025 at Tiffany Care Center in Mound City surrounded by her loving family.

Dolly was born July 17th, 1932 in rural Atchison County to William and Selma Smith.  She was born at 3 lbs and was the  baby of 15 children. Hence, where the nickname, Dolly, came from.  Prior to starting school, the family moved to Mound City where she remained for the rest of her life.

Dolly attended elementary at Bagby Country School and attended High School at Mound City.  It was in the school where she met her husband, Frankie Scarbrough.  They were married on September 10th, 1949.  Together they raised three children: Gary Lee, Selma Kay and Marc Alan.

Dolly enjoyed being a stay-at-home mother where she prided herself in keeping a tidy house.   She enjoyed gardening, canning, and baking her famous banana bread and apple dumplings for her family.

Dolly was happiest when her family was gathered around her table to share a homemade meal.

She was preceded in death her parents and 13 siblings (Erma, Ruby, Mildred, Dorothy, Joe David, Eldon, Miriam, Wilma, Wayne, Herschel, Wiley, Raymond, Mary Lea); her husband, Frankie Scarbrough; and daughter-in-law, Judi Scarbrough.

She is survived by her children, Gary Scarbrough, Kay (Mark) Sitherwood, and Marc (Dana) Scarbrough; sister, Helen Derr; grandchildren, Jason Scarbrough, Jodi Pecora (Mike), Kasey Miles (Korey), Jeremy Sitherwood (Stephani), Mitchell Scarbrough and Jamie Short (Ben); great grandchildren, Reese, Andrew, Abigail, Frankee, Ryder, Jaeger , Jonas,  Landon and River; a nd numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services: Monday, July 28, 2025, 2:00 pm, Chamberlain Funeral Home, Mound City. Family will greet friends beginning at 1:30 pm. Interment: Mount Hope Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the Holt County Cancer Fund.