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Verdie Lee (Kelley) York
Apr 23, 1919 - Oct 9, 2015
Posted by: Martha Reddout
Winery Funeral Service
Heaven gained another beautiful angel, after 96
years of love-filled life; the Lord decided it was
time for her to go home. Verdie Lee Kelley York, of
Carthage, MO, passed away at 11:50 a.m. on Friday,
October 9, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin after a
short illness.
Verdie Lee, or Nanny, as she was known to her
family, was dearly loved by all who knew her. She
faced life’s hardships and challenges with grace and
a sense of humor that brought much joy and laughter
to her many friends and
family. Nothing was more entertaining than her
colorful, yet simple recollections of farm life
during the Dust Bowl era and her adventures with
childhood friends, which centered on her love of
dancing.
Born April 23, 1919, in rural New Mexico, she was
the daughter of the late Marion Monroe Pyle and
Annie Alice McMullan Pyle. At the age of seven, the
family moved to Oklahoma and she was raised and
attended school in the Grimes area of Roger
Mills County.
She married Horace Elmer (Bud) Kelley on June 28,
1937, at Monterey, CA. They made their home in
Sweetwater, OK for most of their
married life. He preceded her in death on February
1, 1960. She then married Dell W. York on May 16,
1970. He preceded her on October 4, 1983. Also
preceding her were a son, Bobby Ray Kelley; two
brothers, Cullan and Kenneth Pyle; and a
stepdaughter, Debbie Breeze.
Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Trigg and
husband Doval of Diamond, MO; daughter-in-law,
Emogene Kelley of Devine, TX; a stepdaughter, Mary
Jeanne Hester and husband Robert of Wichita, KS; two
stepsons, Larry York and wife Paula of Yukon, OK,
Mike York and wife Bobette of Bella Vista, AR; seven
grandchildren, Kelly Shawn Trigg and wife Carol, of
Joplin, MO; Doval Shane Trigg, of Afton, OK;
Kimberly Sue Heinsohn and husband Hoyle, of Devine,
TX; Monty Ray Kelley and wife Dianne, of Pensacola,
FL; Buddy Lee Kelley and wife Julie, of Kruegerville,
TX; Kenneth Gene Kelley, of Gonzales, TX; Johnny Oad
Kelley and wife Jeanette, of Martindale, TX; eleven
great-grandchildren; several
great-great-grandchildren, step grandchildren and
great-step grandchildren, as well as many beloved
nieces and nephews.
She will be forever in our hearts, and never
forgotten.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American
Cancer Society.
Memorial Service Wednesday, October 14, 2015
10:30 A.M.