Mary Graves York

Mary Marine Graves York, 96, of Asheboro, NC, passed away Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at The Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Sunday, February 13, 2022, at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ben Chavis officiating. Mary was the elderly lady living in the small brick house below Domino's Pizza. She was born on September 16,1925, to Jonah Lee and Mary Kendrick Graves. She worked as a deputy for Suffolk City Jail and a bailiff for the Suffolk Judicial Court. She was a beloved mother and a friend to all. She gave back to the City of Asheboro by always keeping her house and yard looking beautiful. In addition to her parents Mrs. York was preceded in death by her children, Neal Christopher and Gerry Saylor. She is survived by her daughter, Carolyn C. Tayloe, six grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.