Betty Young

Posted on December 25, 2024

Betty Young, 88, passed away on Dec. 18, 2024, in Big Bend Hospice Dozier House in Tallahassee. She was born March 25, 1936, in Perry to Lee and Lessie King. She was of Christian faith and a member of the Ash Street Church of Christ. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, and as well as her church family. Betty was preceded in death by: her parents, Lee and Lessie King; her two brothers, Howard and Joseph King; and her sister, June Putnam. She is survived by: her husband of 65 years, Earl Young; her daughter, Arlene and her husband, Troy Harris; her son, Thad Young; her grandchildren, Ashley and Heath; four great-grandchildren, Tyler, Caden, Raylee and Holden; and a host of nieces and nephews. Services were held on Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at Joe P. Burns Funeral Home in Perry with Brother Theyo Elam officiating. Family members received friends one hour prior to the service. Burial followed at Oakland Cemetery. In lieu of f lowers, donations may be made to Big Bend Hospice.