Lena Mae York, 94, of Charlotte, formerly of Lumberton, passed away peacefully January 2, 2021. Born August 27, 1926 in Laurinburg, she was the daughter of Lee Gaston Simmons and Mary Viola York.
Lena graduated from Laurinburg Institute at the age of 16 and studied Secretarial Science at Robeson Community College in Lumberton.
A survivor, Lena maintained and provided for her family in spite of the obstacles she faced as a single woman of color from an impoverished background.
Survivors include; her daughter, Yvette Walker of Charlotte, grandsons, Zadie A. Walker of New York, NY and Seneca M. York of Durham.
Her daughter Gloria Gail York predeceased her in 1996.
At Lena’s request, no services are scheduled.
Arrangements entrusted to Forest Lawn West Funeral Home.