Carolyn York

Carolyn York, 78, of Morganton, NC, passed away Monday, February 24, 2025. Born in Burke County, NC on February 14, 1947, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Bobby Denton. Carolyn was a member of Carswell Memorial Baptist Church. She started the Helping Hand Ministry at the church and wrote the church Christmas plays for close to 20 years. She won numerous blue ribbons at the fair for her flower gardening and food preservation abilities, and she loved to keep her yard in tip-top shape. Carolyn was also a baking master and enjoyed canning the yield of her garden. She volunteered and supported her grandchildren in 4-H. Those left to cherish her memory include her daughters, Rhonda Laney (Lee) and Sherry Tipton (Danny); grandchildren, Schyler Laney, Conner Laney, Wyatt Tipton, and Amelia Tipton Martins (Andre); great-grandson, Marshall Branch; brothers, Paul, David, and Danny Denton; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie York; brother, Wayne Denton; grandson-in-law, Jackson Branch; and an infant sister. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 p.m., Saturday, March 1, 2025 at Carswell Memorial Baptist Church. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. in the church with Rev. Isaac Propst officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Sossoman Funeral Home and Crematory Center is assisting the family with the arrangements. Visitation March 1, 2025 12:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. Visitation Details Service March 1, 2025 2 p.m. Service Details Committal March 1, 2025 Committal Details