Nell Crum Young

Posted on August 11, 2021

Nell Crum Young was born on June 8, 1928, in Franklin County to James and Dona Crum. She left her worldly body on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2021.

She retired from the Taylor County tax collector’s office and was a member of Lake Bird Methodist Church.

Nell could often be found frying up some red bellies on the Suwannee River or in the cookhouse at “The Andrew’s Camp” and was always planning a “get together,” which sometimes included half the town, on Pace Drive.

She was a devoted “Granny Nell” to not only her family, but countless friends who came in and out of their door to play after school or have lunch in between classes.

She was well-known for spoiling her granddaughter, Hope, and always saying “Yes!”

Nell was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband, Harold W. Young; her son, Jimmy Harvey; and her five brothers and three sisters.

She is survived by her daughters, Donna Kay Brock and Harolyn Sullivan, and sons, Craig Harvey (his wife, Ruth) and Butch Young.

She was a beloved “Granny Nell” to granddaughters Hope Harvey Webb (her husband, Josh) and Pam Stewart (her husband, Ken), as well as a great-grand to Kasey Giddens (her husband, Jeffrey), Kaitlyn Stewart, Ace Harvey Webb and great-great-grandmother to Emma Louise Giddens.

A graveside service will held on Monday, Aug. 16, at 11 a.m. at Lake Bird Church.

In lieu of flowers, Nell wished that donations be made to Oakridge Assisted Living Facility in Mayo or to Lake Bird Methodist Church (cemetery maintenance fund).

All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Margaret Ann Croft

Margaret Ann Croft, 75, passed away on Aug. 9, 2021, in Tallahassee.

She was born Feb. 28, 1946, in Perry to J.P. Williams and Mattie Lou Driver Williams.

Margaret was of the Christian faith.

She was a beautician for more than 30 years. Margaret was very artistic and loved creating works of art with her hands. She loved spending time with her family and especially her grandchildren.

Margaret was preceded in death by: her parents, J.P. Williams and Mattie Lou Driver Williams; her husband, Jimmy L. Croft; her sister, JoAnn De Lorenzi; stepdaughter, Lisa Croft; and stepgrandson, Robbie Croft.

Margaret is survived by” her daughter, Deon and her husband, Billy “B.J.” Johnson; her two sons, Morris and his wife, Tonia “Toni” Bass, and Jason and his wife, Josephine “Josie” Bass; 3 sisters, Margie Gamble, Becky Edwards and Cathy Farmer; three stepsons, Mike, Al and Kelly Croft; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of stepgrandchildren and stepgreat-grandchildren.

Private services will be held at a later date.

All arrangements are under the direction of Burns Funeral Home of Perry. Friends may sign the online guest book at www.joepburnsfuneralhomes.com.