Enloe Mortuary | Shelby, NC

Obituary For Sarah Mask

Sarah Young Mask, 79, of 514 Goldwater Street Shelby, North Carolina, passed on Monday, April 25, 2022, at the home of her daughter Katrina and son-in law, John Goodman surrounded by her family.

Sarah Young Mask was born May 6, 1942, in Boiling Springs, North Carolina to the late Charlie Young and Lillie Mae Ponder. Sarah graduated from Green Bethel High School in the class of 1960. She attended Durham Business College on a scholarship, until her mother fell ill at which time, she returned home to assist her family.

Sarah worked at Douglass High School as secretary, then at the ASCS office. Years later after completing coursework at Cleveland Community College, Mrs. Mask began her career at Duke Energy in the engineering department. She retired after 25 years of service. Initially as a retiree, she served as a foster grandparent at the Cleveland County Girls’ Club and local elementary schools.

Sarah joined Green Bethel Baptist Church as a youth. She was active during her younger years. She would later leave and serve at Mundy’s Chapel Methodist Church. However, she returned to Green Bethel Baptist where she served in several ministry’s: Assistant Church Clerk, member of the Usher Board, Senior Missionary Department, Inspiration Choir, Kitchen Committee, and Assistant Youth Director. She enjoyed gardening, listening to gospel music, spending time with family, and watching college and professional sports.

Sarah was an active member of her community representing Green Bethel Baptist Church, the Minority Health Council sponsored by the Cleveland County Health Department. She also served as the Precinct Judge for the Cleveland County Board of Elections.

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband of 57 years David Mask, son David Mask, Jr.; siblings, Louise Young Ross, Doris Young Hunt, Mary Ellen Young and Betty G. Young who were all of Shelby, NC, Charles Young of Forest City, NC, Coleman Young of Rock Hill, SC and Hilton Young of Suffolk, VA.

She leaves to cherish fond memories, two daughters Loretta Mask Campbell of Bowie, MD and Katrina Mask Goodman (John) of Boiling Springs, NC.; four grandchildren, Aunte’ K. Mask and David Simmons both of Shelby, NC, Jalen Campbell of Apex, NC and Jillian Campbell of Philadelphia, PA; 5 great grandchildren, Jayden Wilson, Xavier Simmons-Petty, Jaleel Smith, Kaylyn Simmons and Amira Simons-Smith all of Shelby, NC: her youngest sister, Sandra Diane Wilson of Shelby; brothers-in- law, James Mask and Charles Hunt both of Shelby, NC and Charles Mask of Miami, Fl; sisters-in –law, Patricia Young Suffolk, Va; Dorothy Mask, Vanessa Mask and Brenda Young Jeter all of Shelby, NC. In addition, she leaves a special niece Patricia Ross Smith of Atlanta, GA., and special nephew, Rodney Strong of Shelby and a host of other nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at 3:30 PM at Green Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM until 3:30 PM at the church and at other times at 106 Chambwood Ln. Burial will take place at the Webb Memorial Lawns.

Guest Book

Loretta, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers.

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My prayers are with all the family. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. Brenda Pettis Padgett.

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Dearest Ann & Trina; We were very sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved Mother. May you find comfort and peace in the promise that God is always abiding with you. We love you. The Barrow Family, Kaye,Tripp,Cheryl & John

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Sorry for your/our lost. Praying for GOD to surround the family with love and comfort throughout. Love, Paulette Davis and Family

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I am so sorry for your loss my prayers and sympathy a with you and your family I am praying that you all will weather the storm with much love.

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To Loretta and Family Your mother fought a good fight,and kept the faith,and there is laid up for her a crown of righteousness. Peace and Blessings Sue

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My heartfelt condolences to the Mask & Young families. Ms. Sarah was a sweet spirit and I am thankful for the memories of my youth in GV hanging at the Mask home!! Family, you are in my thoughts and prayers!! 🙏🏾💜🙏🏾

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Sending my sincere condolences to The Mask family. Remembering you all during the loss of your beautiful mother, Sarah. We love you, Beverly Stroud Terry and family

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Deepest condolences to the family. - Stephenson Family

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Sending heartfelt condolences to the Young and Mask family on the loss of Miss Sarah. She was kind and sweet whenever I'd see her. Rest peacefully with our Lord. - Janice Toms Joye

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Sarah has gained her heavenly wings and is rejoicing. I loved her snd enjoyed all the years I worked with her at the Shelby Duke Energy . She was a wonderful lady and such an humble spirit that was good to everyone. Prayers and condolences to her family. Linda Wesson Gould

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To the family of Sara Mask, I'm sending you my condolences during this sorrowful time. I am sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mable Leak - Lawson and family.

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Sarah has gained her heavenly wings and is rejoicing. I loved her snd enjoyed all the years I worked with her at the Shelby Duke Energy . She was a wonderful lady and such an humble spirit that was good to everyone. Prayers and condolences to her family.

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Another caring, loving soul has joined the rejoicing angels of Heaven. May the Heavenly Parent help us to celebrate her life in a most fitting manner and also comfort us during this time of loss. Cousin, thank you for your presence and counsel over the years. Love eternally. - LWithrow

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Words are not enough for how sorry I am. Sarah and I worked at Duke Power together for years. She was one special lady. Love to you all. Lynda Grigg Webber

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I give my heartfelt condolences to the family and friends. Sarah you were our neighbor and we also worked together. You taught me a lot on the job. You was a beautiful soul inside and out. Thank you. We will miss you. But you are an angel now. God needed you now. So fly high into the arms of our Lord. What a life that was well lived. The Jones and Goddard family.

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To the Young & Mask families, I render my sincere condolences and prayers. Ms. Sarah was one of my buddies, and I will always remember her & my mom standing at the back door of Green Bethel, waiting to greet & seat you. May God comfort and keep you during this time. - Acorea Sims

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Our staff will continue to keep your family in our prayers. We thank you for allowing us to serve your family.

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