Bonnye Lynn Giles York, 80, of Asheboro, died Thursday, September 4, 2025, at Randolph Health in Asheboro.
A memorial service will be conducted at 12:00 p.m., Friday, September 12, 2025, at Central Church where she was a member, with Pastor Joseph Fulk and Rev. Fred Huffstetler officiating.
Bonnye was born on December 12, 1944, in Greenville, NC, the daughter of the late Ralph Giles and Frances Clark Giles. She was a graduate of Terry Sanford High School, Class of 1962, and later a graduate of East Carolina University, Class of 1966. Bonnye retired from being a real estate agent with Century 21. She enjoyed her bridge club, spending time at Badin Lake with her family, and skiing out west. Bonnye was involved in the Asbury Sunday School class.
In addition to her parents, Bonnye was preceded in death by her husband of 40+ years, Tommy York.
She is survived by her sons, Alan York and wife Kimberly of Asheboro, Todd York and wife Kelly of Asheboro; sister, Beverly Herbert (John) of Decatur, GA; grandchildren, Channing York, Carlyn York; and niece, SarahAnne Herbert Sadler and husband Ben.
The family will receive friends following the service in the family life center.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Church, 300 Main Street, Asheboro, NC 27203 or to Hospice of Randolph, 416 Vision Drive, Asheboro, NC 27203.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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