Betty Kay York

October 15, 2024

Betty Kay York, 82, passed away on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, at her home in Knoxville, Tennessee, surrounded by her loved ones. Betty was the daughter of the late Clarence and Sarah Lunsford. She was a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church.

In addition to her parents, Betty was preceded in death by her husband; her son, Roger York; and her son-in-law, Lee Pressley. She is survived by her sons, Albert York of New Mexico and Charlie York (Dorothy) of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughters, JoAnn Irwin (Aaron) of Clinton, Tennessee, Barbara York (Mapuana) of New Mexico, Brenda York (David) of Florida, and Debbie Pressley of Knoxville, Tennessee; daughter-in-law, Connie York of Athens, Tennessee. She is also survived by her brothers, Raymond Lunsford (Shirley) of Lewisburg, Tennessee, and Fred Hinkle of Clinton, Tennessee; and sisters, Guyoma Bryant of Black Mountain, Kentucky, and Wanda Singer (Ron) of Springboro, Ohio. Betty is also survived by her fiancé, James Freeze, as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

The family received friends on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, from 6 to 8 p.m., and again on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2024, from 6 to 7 p.m., a celebration of life service followed at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Jones Mortuary.

Jones Mortuary in Clinton, Tennessee, is serving the Betty York family.