Helen Desma (Dotson) Young

Helen Desma (Dotson) Young, 96, of Fairview, passed away on Friday, September 20, 2024, at Givens Estates, Asheville.

A lifelong resident of Buncombe County, Helen was the wife of the late John Henry Young, to whom she was married for 53 years. She was the daughter of the late John Harrison and Bertsie (Briggs) Dotson. She was also preceded in death by a son who passed shortly after birth; three brothers: John, Sherman, and Harry Dotson; and two sisters: Willa Mae Wilson and Frances Souther.

Helen was a devoted member of Faith Chapel Baptist Church, where she served as Treasurer and played the organ and piano for services. She retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 41 years of dedicated service. Additionally, she was a member of the Buncombe County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee and served as Secretary of the Tweeds Chapel Cemetery Commission.

In 2019, Helen was interviewed by the Buncombe County Public Libraries, where she provided valuable historical information about Cane Creek. The interview can be accessed here: https://archive.org/details/ms-382-001-zn.

Helen is survived by her two sons: Randy Young and his wife Carolyn of Morganton, and Greg Young and his wife Kelly of Candler; four grandchildren: Kile Young, Stephen Young and his wife Ashley, Josh Young and his wife Brooke, and Alayah Young; five great-grandchildren: Carson, Noah, Sadie, Lily, and Conner; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; one brother, Wilburn Dotson of Hendersonville; two sisters: Barbara Peterson and her husband Robert, and Jean Thomas; along with numerous nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, officiated by Pastor Tommy Crowe. Burial will follow at Tweeds Chapel Cemetery. Friends may visit one hour prior to the service, from 1:00 to 2:00 PM at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Faith Chapel Baptist Church, 10 Sigmon Road, Fletcher, NC 28732.

Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian is assisting the family.