Dorothy Leigh Yonce's obituary , Passed away on April 2, 2025 in Murphy, North Carolina

Dorothy Leigh Yonce

August 7, 1927 - April 2, 2025 (97 years old)

Murphy, North Carolina

Dorothy Leigh Yonce's obituary , Passed away on April 2, 2025 in Murphy, North Carolina

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Townson-Rose Funeral Home

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Dorothy Leigh Yonce

August 7, 1927 - April 2, 2025 (97 years old)

Murphy, North Carolina

Dorothy Leigh Yonce Obituary

With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Dorothy Leigh Yonce of Murphy, North Carolina, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Dorothy Leigh left this world on April 2, 2025 at the age of 97, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Dorothy Leigh Yonce to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Grover Andrew and Martha Ada Pipes Walsh; her husband James David "JD" Yonce; her daughter Sharon Lee Hunsucker; and her great grandchild Willow Raxter.

She is survived by: her children, David Bruce Yonce (Jan), Diana Carol Dockery and Dottie Raxter (Tony); and her grandchildren, Brittany Luther (Bryan), Graham Raxter (Breeze), Chris Dockery, Christa Dockery, Jessica Mashburn (Ryan) and Kyle Hunsucker (Michelle).

Visitation was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel (138 Peachtree St, Murphy, NC 28906). A funeral service was held on Saturday, April 5th 2025 at 2:00 PM at the same location.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Townson-Rose Funeral Home



Sat

Apr 05

Visitation

Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel
138 Peachtree St, Murphy, NC 28906

Sat

Apr 05

Funeral service

Townson-Rose Funeral Home Chapel
138 Peachtree St, Murphy, NC 28906

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