Shelby Jean York, 73, loving wife and devoted mother, died on June 28, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Irene Cochran Burrows and Arnold Lee Dawkins.
She was formerly employed by Olan Mills and Mueller Company Credit Unions and had a passion for her family and her flowers.
She is survived by her beloved husband of 55 years, Charles R. York; daughter, Katherine York Ridgeway (Gary); sons, Charles Scott York (Carolyn); and David Shane York (Kimi Gregg), Miss Kitty (loved pet), four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 30, at Heritage Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Jonathan Schwartz officiating. The interment will follow in Lakewood Memory Gardens West.
Visit www.heritagefh.com to share words of comfort to the family and view the memorial tribute. Donations may be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Children’s Home Chambliss Shelter.
The family will receive friends from 3-8 p.m. on Friday, June 29, and 11 a.m.-1 p.m. on Saturday at Heritage Funeral Home 7454 East Brainerd Road.