Marian York Hilliard Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

On Friday, February 5, 2021, Marian York Hiiliard, 85, found her ultimate rest and healing with her Lord & Savior Jesus Christ. She passed away at her home in Greensboro, NC with her husband of 61 years and her daughter right beside her. Marian was born in Asheboro, NC on September 24, 1935, the only child of Carl York and Minnie Coble York. She graduated from Asheboro High School in 1954 and worked in several jobs throughout the years including bookkeeping and medical office management. She had met and married the love of her life, James on February 14, 1959, and in 1969 they adopted their daughter Leigh to complete their family. She then took on her most beloved job as a stay-at-home mom. Marian had a wonderful extended family with cousins who were like her siblings. She loved spending time with them and her beloved Lillian (“Aunt Bill”) McMasters. Marian was a friend to all. Her beautiful smile, sweet spirit, and zest for life defined her. She had a true servant’s heart, always putting others’ needs above her own. She was the rock of her family and will be so missed by all. Marian was preceded in death by her parents, Carl York and Minnie Coble York, aunts, Lillian McMasters (Franklin) of Ramseur, Lorraine (Luther) Wooten of Durham, uncle Worth Coble (Ethel) of Durham, cousins, Paul McMasters (Becky), of Ramseur, Bill McMasters of Ramseur, and Tommy Coble of Durham. She is survived by her husband, James Wesley Hilliard of Greensboro, daughter, Debra Leigh Coe (Larry) of Thomasville. Grandchildren, Ashley Nicole Shepard and James Michael “Jay” Shepard of Thomasville, cousins, Ethel Hilliard (Louis) of Asheboro, Shirley Hancock (Wilbert) of Franklinville, Charles McMasters (Gail) of Ramseur, and numerous 2nds, 3rd, and 4th cousins. The family will be receiving guest at Forbis & Dick Funeral Home in Pleasant Garden, NC from 12:00-12:50pm on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 with a service in their chapel following at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro, N.C. In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Marian’s memory to a charity that is close to your heart. Online condolences may be offered at www.forbisanddick.com.

Marian York Hilliard

September 24, 1935 - February 5, 2021