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‘She strived for the best’: Family of mother killed by murder-suicide speaks out – Action News Jax

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. – The family of local mother Andrea Yarbrough is speaking out after she was killed in a murder-suicide.

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office said she was shot by her husband, St. Johns County Fire Lt. Shawn Yarbrough, at their home in the Entrada Subdivision on Thursday night.

Read: Murder-suicide in St. Augustine leaves four children without parents this Father’s Day weekend

Andrea’s family is heartbroken and remembers her as a hard-working and devoted mother. Andrea’s sister, Olivia Martin, said she was dedicated to her family and community.

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“I will always remember how she strived for the best and what she did for everyone,” Martin told Action News Jax.

Family members have started a GoFundMe campaign for Andrea’s 11-year-old daughter Lily. You can donate Here.

Hear more from Andrea’s sister on CBS47.

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