Yvonne R. McGaha

Yvonne R. McGaha went to be with her Heavenly Father on December 13, 2023. Yvonne was born June 10, 1939, in Myersville, MD, the daughter of the late Helen and George Rice. She enjoyed the rural life and loved hanging around her father’s barbershop with her older sister Gene. She attended Middletown High School, graduating in 1957. While there she formed lifelong friendships with a group that called themselves the “Golden Girls.” They became an enduring source of fun, love, and support. Her compassion for others led to an associate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. With her training she went on to serve as a Medical Assistant to doctors from Maryland to Florida, including in Salisbury for Rowan Hospital. Her beaming smile and delight in small talk brought comfort to those she met at work and play. In 1961, Yvonne married David McGaha and for 62 years they were inseparable. They moved to Martinsburg, WV in 1969 were they operated David Allen’s, a downtown clothing store serving men and women. For 23 years, she and David grew the business, working as perfect partners in business and life. Yvonne’s loyal customers enjoyed her personal touch, and many became close friends. Outside of her business, she was active in the community. She enjoyed Junior Civic League, the Garden Club, and tutoring children with disabilities. Yvonne loved spending time on the beach and treasured her time at their cottage in Myrtle Beach, SC. Later they moved to Florida, first to Bonita Springs and then to The Villages. For thirty years they enjoyed golf, travel and meeting new friends. Recently they relocated to Trinity Oaks, in Salisbury North Carolina to be closer to their family. Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, David McGaha, her daughter Georgia Simons and husband George, her son Scott McGaha and three grandchildren that were her pride and joy: David Simons, Philip Simons (wife Kathryn) and Ellen Simons, and a niece Carol Stanfield (husband David). A memorial service will be held Thursday January 4, 2024, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 200 West Innes St, at 1:00 in the Sanctuary with visitation to follow. The service will be livestreamed at www.stjohns-salisbury.org/worship/online/ Memorials can be made to Community Care Clinic of Rowan County, 315G Mocksville Ave., Salisbury, NC 28144 or Meals on Wheels of Rowan, PO Box 1914, Salisbury, NC 28145. Summerset Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be made at www.summersettfuneralhome.com.

Yvonne R. McGaha

June 10, 1939 - December 13, 2023