Elnor Yow

Mrs. Elnor Louise Thompson Yow, 91, of Concord, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Concord Nursing and Rehab, surrounded by her loving family.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm on Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at Pine Grove Baptist Church, officiated by Rev. Daniel Triplett with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The family will greet friends from 2:00 pm to 2:45 pm prior to the service.

Elnor was born on August 22, 1933, in Cabarrus County to the late Carrie Thompson Love. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Lee Jay Yow.

Elnor was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church, she was known for her love of dancing with family and friends and cherished the time spent spoiling her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Sylvia H. Crayton and husband, Jerry, of Concord; sons, Jackie R. Hooks and wife, Jackie Ann, of Concord, and Billy Hooks and wife, Lynn, of Concord; grandchildren, Donna Hurlocker, Scotty Burleyson, Amber Sullivan, Jackie Hooks, Jr., Melissa Hooks, Matthew Hooks, Jacob Hooks, Kim Cartrett, Ronnie Hooks, Johnny Hooks, Jr., and Michael Hooks; along with numerous great-grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Pine Grove Baptist Church, 100 Pine Grove Church Rd, Concord, NC 28025.

Elnor will be dearly missed by all who knew her, but her legacy of love and devotion to her family and church will continue to inspire those she leaves behind.