Mrs. Mary Sue Thomasine Heaton York, 87, of Mt. Hebron Rd, Hartwell, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Hart Care Center.
Born on March 5, 1933 in Hartwell, GA, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Heaton and Mary Fletcher Heaton. Mrs. York was a secretary for the Modern Tire Company, and a member of the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church.
Survivors include her son: Kenny York (Patti) of Hartwell; five grandchildren: Zach York (Katie), Eli York (fiancée Madison Johnson), Jeff Brown (Cassie), Savanna Baker (Daniel), Karli Brown; and three great-grandchildren: Lincoln York, Jud Brown, and Camilla Brown. Mrs. York was preceded in death by her parents; husband: L.M. York; and a cousin whom was more like a sister: Ann Heaton Temple.
The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell. Masks and social distancing are recommended. At other times the family will be at the home of Kenny & Patti York, 1251 Mt. Hebron Rd, Hartwell, GA.
A Celebration of Thomasine's life will be held Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at 4:00 in the Chapel of the Strickland Funeral Home of Hartwell with Dr. Donald Little officiating. Thomasine wished to be cremated following the service.
Flowers are optional, memorials may be made to the Mt. Hebron Baptist Church, 273 Mt. Hebron Rd, Hartwell, GA 30643.
The Strickland Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Hartwell is in charge of all arrangements.