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Inspirational N.C. State coach Kay Yow dies
Posted: Jan. 24, 2009 Updated: Today at 3:35 p.m.
Raleigh, N.C. — An inspiration to thousands as she battled cancer while leading the North Carolina State University women's basketball team, Kay Yow died at WakeMed in Cary on Saturday morning. She was 66.
"One of the most beloved figures in N.C. State University history and one of the most respected coaches in the nation, Yow died peacefully this morning after a long, heroic battle with breast cancer," Annabelle Myers, assistant athletics director for media relations, said in a statement.
Yow passed away at 6:40 a.m.A public viewing will be held Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Colonial Baptist Church in Cary. A funeral will follow at 3 p.m.Burial will take place Saturday, Jan. 31, at 10 a.m. at Gibsonville Cemetery in Gibsonville.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kay Yow/WBCA Cancer Fund and mailed to:The V Foundation for Cancer Research106 Towerview CourtCary, NC 27513orCary Alliance Church4108 Ten Ten RoadApex, NC 27539
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