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Ruth York Obituary
She was born in Mecklenburg County, daughter of the late Garrett Homer and Kate McGillard Har-wood. She was preceded in death by her husband Robert Brooks York, a son, Robert Brooks York Jr. and a grandson Robert Thomas York. She was a lifetime member of Cook's Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was the owner/operator of Harwood Lakes.
She is survived by three sons, Ronald Dean York and wife Patricia of Charlotte, Warren Eugene York and wife Debbie of Charlotte, and Daryl Lee York and wife Vanessa of Denver; one brother, Garrett Homer Harwood Jr. and one sister, Katherine Parrott; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
A graveside service to celebrate the life of Mrs. York will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at Forest Lawn West Cemetery in Charlotte with the Rev. Stan York officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Lincoln County, 900 Dontia Drive, Lin-colnton, NC 28092.
Condolence messages may be sent to the family at www.woodlawnfuneral.org.
Woodlawn Funeral Home in Mount Holly is serving the family.
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Buddy Clyburn
October 15, 2014
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom..Please accept my deepest sympathies..
Wendy
October 15, 2014
Ms. York will be missed at Mandy's and Matthews house on Christmas mornings. Always enjoyed seeing her there. Such a sweet Lady!!
charlie griffin
October 15, 2014
R.D. and Warren I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know I am thinking about you and family in this tough time.Ruth will always have a special place in my heart. She was truly a great lady.
Love and miss you
Charlie Griffin and family
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