She was born on October 23rd, to the late Cullen Deal and Ora May Deal in Catawba County. She was a member of Mt. Zion Lutheran Church in Conover.
Along with her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, James Lee Raby, and two brothers, Harold Deal and Carl Deal.
Those left to cherish her memory include her daughter, Donna Younce husband Chris of Taylorsville, a grandson Brian Younce of Newton, a sister Josie Harris of Taylorsville and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Friday October 16th, 2026, at 11:00am in Hickory Funeral Home’s chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:00am- 10:45am at the funeral home. Reverend Karin O’Donnell will be officiating the service. A private burial service will be held on Monday at Catawba Memorial Park.
