Mitzi In Sik York

Mitzi York (birth name In Sik Pak), loving mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 84, on March 12, 2022. Mitzi was born in Inchon, South Korea to mother Kwi Rye Yun Pak and father Chung Lin Pak. She has joined her parents, husband Tom, grandson Eli, and sister Kay in Heaven.

Mitzi is survived by her children, Mitzi, Cindy, Tom, and Kay; daughter-in-law Katie; granddaughter Fletcher and husband Patrick; granddaughters Wyatt and Lauren; grandson Colin; sister Young Sook and brothers Joon Sik and Nam Sik, and their families; and members of the extended York family.

Mitzi moved from South Korea to Rocky Mount, North Carolina with her husband Tom and young daughters Mitzi and Cindy in 1962. There she had son Tom and daughter Kay, and raised all four children.

After the death of her husband, Mitzi moved to Wilmington, North Carolina and later to Raleigh, both times to be close to her young grandchildren.

Above all else, Mitzi was selflessly devoted to her family, including the many dogs that she raised and cherished. Her faith was strong, and she regularly attended church until she was no longer physically able to go. She was an avid gardener, and her yard was always filled with flowers, especially roses, her favorite. Those who were lucky enough to enjoy her bountiful Korean/Southern meals know what an amazing cook she was. Mitzi was also an artist and loved playing and listening to music. She had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to laugh.

Mitzi, who became “Omah” after she had grandchildren, was loved by all who knew her, and she will be missed by many.

The family is planning a small service in Wilmington, NC at a later date. In lieu of flowers (which she loved so dearly), for family and friends who wish to make a donation in memory of Mitzi, her favorite charities were St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and any animal rescue organization of your choice.