Marilyn Young Oravetz

Spruce Pine ~ Marilyn Yvonne Young Oravetz, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 13, 2011 after a short battle with cancer. Marilyn was preceded in death by her husband, Richard W. Oravetz, who died in 2004; her father, Dewey Thomas Young, who died in 1976; and sister, Shelby Jean Young Martin, who died in 1988. Marilyn was a native of Mitchell County and one of many descendents of Reuben Young who was one of the first settlers in Burke/Mitchell County in late 1700's. Marilyn is survived by her Mother, Ruth Putnam Young Menke, of Merlin, Oregon; sister, Beverly Young Maize and husband John of Weaverville, NC; nephew, Pat W. Martin, and wife Alice, Children Ava and Sophie Martin of Canyon Lake, CA. Nephew, Jody D. Martin and wife Alicia and children, Riley and Cole Martin of Carlsbad, CA. Marilyn was an artist who made beautiful and unique quilts and she was also a talented photographer who made award winning photographs. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 19, 2011 at Roan Mountain Baptist Church on Cane Creek Road outside Bakersville, NC. The family will receive friends immediately following the ceremony in the church fellowship hall. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mitchell County Animal PO Box 308, Spruce Pine, NC 2877.