Virginia E. Young, age 96, passed away Friday, November 1, 2019, at Liberty Village in Maryville. She had resided at Morningside of Godfrey for seven years.
She was born March 20, 1923, in Summersville, MO, the daughter of George and Josephine (Mitchell) Huskey. She married Edward Young on April 27, 1943, in El Paso, TX, and he preceded her in death on January 20, 2004.
She is survived by a son and his wife, Terry and Gaye Young of Edwardsville (formerly of Brighton); two grandchildren, Justin Young, and Amber and David Kennedy; two great-grandchildren, Anneliese Kennedy and Amelie Kennedy; two sisters, Bonnie Ament of Summersville, MO, and Ailene Kelly of Granite City, IL and several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her husband, Edward; she is preceded in death by her parents; three sisters; and one brother.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, November 5, 2019, from 10:00 am until the time of service at noon at Elias, Kallal and Schaaf Funeral Home in Godfrey with Rev. Michael Southcombe officiating.
Burial will take place in Brighton Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Alzheimer’s Association, American Cancer Society, Shriner’s Hospital for Children, or to a charity of one’s choice.
Online condolences and guest book may be found at www.eliaskallalandschaaf.com
