Geral Dean Coley Yow Obituary

The family announces the passing of Geral Dean Coley Yow (Broadway, North Carolina) on August 11, 2026. Geral, born on July 31, 1937, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Geral Dean Coley Yow to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Clyde Adam Coley and Naomi Cole Coley; her husband William Joseph Yow (Billy); and her grandson Patrick Robinson. She is survived by: her sister Lucille Hall of Carthage, NC.; her children, Reverend William Joseph Yow (Julie) of Flat Rock, NC, Michael Jay Yow (Kimber Herring) of Wilmington, NC and Angela Yow Robinson (Mike) of Wilmington, NC.; her grandchildren, Jenna Yow, Michael Yow, Lindsey Yow Rosenbaum, Zachary Houston and Kent Robinson; and her great grandchildren, Blake Rosenbaum, Jr., Coley Houston, Jones Houston, Cal Robinson, Josie Yow and Ruby Yow.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Alzheimer's Association, Alzheimer's Foundation of America or Dementia Society of America (http://qr.dementiasociety.com).