Maebell Pilgrim

LaFAYETTE Maebell York Pilgrim, 92, passed away Sunday, Oct. 14, 2012 in Dahlonega, Ga.She was born on March 4, 1920 in Chattooga County, Ga. She was the seventh of 15 children born to Arch and Ruth York. She was a retired beautician who owned and operated her own beauty shop for 22 years. She loved to sew, make quilts, crochet, cook and work in her flowers, but her passion was bowling. She was able to bowl until the age of 89. Maebell was a member of Bethel Baptist Church of Chickamauga, Ga., and a member of the Marthada Chapter of the Eastern Star where she served as Worthy Matron in 1973.Maebell was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Virgil Morris Pilgrim; parents, Arch and Ruth York; brothers, Artie, Dallas "Buddy", Bill, Lonnie, Gordon, Alvin, Roy and Jimmy York; sisters, Virgie Coker, Maggie Brown, Hattie McConnell and Ava York.She is survived by her sister, Bertha York Lambert of Buford, Ga.; brother, Gene York, of LaFayette, Ga.; brother-in-law, James (Nancy) Pilgrim, of Chickamauga whom she raised, James son, Allen (Christy) Pilgrim, of Huntsville, Ala., who knew her as "Mamaw"; and Allen's six children; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; special nephew, Tommy Purcell, of Jacksonville, Fla.; special nephew, Ben Smith, of Gainesville, Ga.; special friends, Ann Young, Marie Moses, Wayne Camp and Vivian Shaver Compton. Not only will Maebell be missed by her family and friends but by the residents and staff at Gold City Assisted Living and Gold City Convalescent Home in Dahlonega, Ga., and Homestead Hospice in Roswell, Ga.The family wishes to express a special "Thank You" for their wonderful care, compassion and support.The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. today, Oct. 16, 2012.Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 in the chapel with her nephew: Rev. Terry York officiating.Burial will follow in Crest Lawn Memorial Park, Noble, Ga.Online guestbook available at www.wilsonfuneralhome.comArrangements by Wilson Funeral Homes, LaFayette Chapel, LaFayette, Ga.