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Mary Frances Colley York

Birth	:	9 Jun 1933 Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
Death	:	5 Mar 2017 Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
Burial	:	Chestuee Cemetery, Bradley County, USA
Coordinate	:	35.1521988, -84.7307968
Description	:	Mary Frances York, 83, a resident of Cleveland, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday, morning, March 5, 2017 after spending time in a regional rehabilitative hospital. She was a beloved mother and retired school teacher, having taught in Bradley County Schools for 34 years. She was often greeted in public by her many former students who often proclaimed her the best teacher they ever had. She was born in Bradley County to Sumpter and Sarah Lawson Colley, both of whom predeceased her. She had three siblings, Veheda Ledford and Mildred Drake, who also predeceased her, and one brother, Hershel... Read More	Mary Frances York, 83, a resident of Cleveland, unexpectedly passed away early Sunday, morning, March 5, 2017 after spending time in a regional rehabilitative hospital. She was a beloved mother and retired school teacher, having taught in Bradley County Schools for 34 years. She was often greeted in public by her many former students who often proclaimed her the best teacher they ever had. She was born in Bradley County to Sumpter and Sarah Lawson Colley, both of whom predeceased her. She had three siblings, Veheda Ledford and Mildred Drake, who also predeceased her, and one brother, Hershel Colley, who survives her. Mary Frances married her childhood sweetheart, Ralph A. York, who was her husband for 46 years until the time of his death. She is survived by two children, Roger L. York and Sandra York Benton, and a son-in-law, David M. Benton, who she considered her third child. She was valedictorian of her graduating class at Charleston High School. Even though she married Ralph at age 18, she obtained a two-year degree at Lee College that, at that time, allowed her to begin teaching in public schools. She easily found a position at Michigan Avenue Elementary School, where she taught for 33 years. In addition, she held a supervisory position for the school system for one year. During that time she obtained her Bachelor of Science degree from Tennessee Wesleyan College in Athens. As a child she played piano for the popular child quartet, consisting of her brother, Hershel and sister, Mildred, and two of their friends. The group sang at many church homecomings and on WBAC radio, and they won a coveted award in a talent show at Arnold School. Mary Frances also played piano for the Chestuee Quartet led by her husband, Ralph, for many years. Mary Frances grew up in the Chilcutt and Chestuee areas of Bradley County and she regularly attended both Chilcutt Methodist Church and Chestuee Methodist Church during her childhood and young adult years. At Christmas, she was known for the well-produced plays she directed for Chestuee Methodist Church. She once famously convinced Sterichi’s Furniture Store in downtown Cleveland to loan her showroom furniture for the setting of one of her plays. In the 1960’s, she began attending North Cleveland Church of God, where she was a faithful member until the day of her death. At North Cleveland she was active in the Ladies Prayer and Praise Group and Unity Sunday School Class. She also donated quietly, but generously, to other area churches, especially smaller churches, throughout her life. Mary Frances was well known for her elegant attire and her lady like mannerisms. She was treasurer for 10 years of the Chestuee Memorial Association, which owns and maintains the Chestuee Cemetery. The funeral will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 in Dixon Chapel at North Cleveland Church of God with Dr. Mark Williams and the Reverend Arris Cavender officiating. The interment will follow in Chestuee Cemetery. A white dove release ceremony will conclude the service. Members of the Ladies Prayer and Praise Group and the Unity Sunday School Class who attend the funeral are asked to sit as a group in memory of Mary Frances’s contribution to the groups.

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Mary Frances Colley York's memorial is located at: Chestuee Cemetery, Bradley County, USA.
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Mary Frances Colley York death on 5 Mar 2017 in Bradley County, Tennessee, USA
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Latitude: 35.1521988
Longitude: -84.7307968

Family Members:

Parent

Sumpter Colley

(1901 - 1987)

Sarah Lawson Colley

(1904 - 1992)

Spouse

Ralph Abraham York

(1932 - 1997)

Siblings

Hershel Sumpter Colley

(1939 - 2017)

Mildred Colley Drake

(1944 - 2011)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Chestuee Cemetery
Bradley County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1521988, -84.7307968

2. Lowery Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1517413, -84.7299389

3. Smyrna Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1464960, -84.6993950

4. Lebanon Baptist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1506000, -84.7708000

5. Chilcutt Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1861000, -84.7435989

6. Bethel Methodist Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1203000, -84.7530800

7. Nancy Ward Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1641998, -84.6810989

8. Hildebrand Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1341667, -84.6838889

9. Liberty Gospel Tabernacle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1177520, -84.7725270

10. Benton Station Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1867000, -84.6853000

11. Beech Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0956000, -84.7242000

12. Mount Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.2039000, -84.6981000

13. Thompson Springs Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1102982, -84.7814026

14. Union Grove Church of Christ Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.1236000, -84.7947006

15. Purselley Cemetery
Bradley County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2127991, -84.7197037

16. Union Grove Cemetery
Charleston, Bradley County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2139015, -84.7288971

17. New Friendship Cemetery
Cleveland, Bradley County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2047005, -84.7735977

18. Cumberland Shed Cemetery
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Coordinate: 35.0900002, -84.7164001

19. Mueller Cemetery
Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1046982, -84.6785965

20. Benton Cemetery
Benton, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1798770, -84.6558460

21. Memorial Gardens
Benton, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1798510, -84.6556340

22. Benton Memorial Gardens
Benton, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1816310, -84.6541110

23. Old Ocoee Cemetery
Benton, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1713000, -84.6436300

24. Hayes Shed & Michigan Avenue Cemetery
Cleveland, Bradley County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1639000, -84.8211000