Mary Jane York, 99, passed away March 26, 2020 in Fort Smith. She was born November 7, 1920 in Tompkinsville, KY to Frank V. Poindexter and Donna (Sims) Poindexter. Mary was a founding member of Central Christian Church, and for 23 years, she was the Secretary at Sunnymede Elementary School.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward York.
She is survived by one daughter, Roberta Turner of Fort Smith; two sons, Eddie and Don York, both of Fort Smith; ten grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren.
Private family graveside will be Monday, March 30, 2020 at Woodlawn Memorial Park, under the direction of Edwards Funeral Home.
There is no visitation. Viewing will be from 12 noon Saturday until 10 AM Monday.
Memorials may be sent to Central Christian Church, 400 N. Waldron Rd., Fort Smith, AR 72903.
Online condolences may be sent to www.edwardsfuneralhome.com