Virginia Grace York

Virginia Grace York, 95, of Cornelia, GA passed away peacefully on September 20, 2023 with her loving family by her side.

Virginia’s Christian faith was an essential part of her life. She loved the Lord, her family, her church and her community.

Virginia was born on September 29, 1927, in Towns County, Georgia, to the late John and Leone Sims.

In addition to her parents, Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert York; her daughter, Diane York Thomas and her siblings, Trecie Minish, Ruth Abott, Johnnie Vee Burch, Orene Elrod, Margaret Sims, Ralph Sims and Philip Sims.

Virginia is survived by her children, Brenda York of Cornelia, Gary York (Bonnie) of Sautee, Knox York (Glenda) of Sautee and son-in-law Kenneth Thomas of Cleveland; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

A private family service will be held at Habersham Mills Cemetery in Demorest, Georgia.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to The Bridge Church, 607 Hulsey Rd, Cleveland, GA 30528 to purchase Bibles.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the Whitfield Funeral Homes & Crematory, North Chapel at 245 Central Avenue, Demorest, Georgia 30535. Telephone: 706-778-1700