Eva D. York

Graveside services for Eva Davis York, 94, will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, September 7, 2008 at Magnolia Cemetery, Hartsville, SC. The Rev. Terry Martin will officiate and Brown-Pennington-Atkins Funeral Home of Hartsville, SC is serving the family. A memorial service will be held at Shandon United Methodist Church on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Mrs. York, widow of Col. Deward L. York, died Friday, September 5, 2008. Born in Hartsville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Ethel King Davis. Eva York’s name is synonymous with volunteerism. Since graduating from Columbia College in 1934, Eva has been an inspiration to her community through her lifelong devotion to volunteerism. Although she worked for the Veteran’s Administration for over forty years, Eva is probably best known for her enthusiasm and leadership in many of Columbia’s civic organizations. As an active member of the Columbia Pilot Club, she held every office the organization had to offer. In 1984, Eva was named “Pilot of the Year” and in 1986, she represented Columbia in a state-wide competition. Among her other interests she was active in the YWCA, the American Cancer Society, March of Dimes, the Heart Fund and the Easter Seal Society. In 1988, Eva was nominated for the “Ten outstanding Women of Achievement Award” by the Columbia Woman’s Club. She holds an Honorary National Life Membership in The National Association of Retired Federal Employees, in Alexandria, VA. In 1981, when the Columbia Pilot Club started their Lifeline Program, Eva volunteered to be their Treasurer. The Lifeline Program which provides Emergency and Medical electronic access for people in the community allowing them to feel more comfortable and secure in their own homes. Eva worked with the Lifeline Program well into the 1990’s. Eva has been a generous supporter of Columbia College. In 1983, she established the Davis-York Scholarship in memory of her mother and husband. She is also a member of the College’s Founders Society and was a recipient of the Columbia College Medallion. She was a member of Shandon United Methodist Church for over 50 years and served on the administrative board and numerous committees. The family would like to thank National Health Care – Parklane for their loving care and especially her two caregivers, Pearl and Deloris. Surviving are her cousins, Carolyn Sterling of Hartsville, SC, Robert Lindsay King of Camden, SC.

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Eva D. York

December 29, 1913 - September 4, 2008