Barbara Jean Young's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois

Barbara Jean Young

July 26, 1932 - January 5, 2025 (92 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

Barbara Jean Young's obituary , Passed away on January 5, 2025 in Decatur, Illinois

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery

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Barbara Jean Young

July 26, 1932 - January 5, 2025 (92 years old)

Decatur, Illinois

Barbara Jean Young Obituary

It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Barbara Jean Young of Decatur, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 92, on January 5, 2025. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Barbara Jean Young to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John L. Johnson and Lily Johnson (Davis); her husband Henry Raymond Young; her siblings, Genevieve, Johnny, James, Helen, Wanda and Robert; and her great grandchild Isaac Sweeney.

She is survived by: her children, Terry R. Young of Long Creek, IL, Carol A. Stevens (Larry) of Hannibal, MO, Tommy L. Young (Karen) of Millstadt, IL and Connie Heinz (Jeff) of Forsyth, IL; her sister Doris Hammel; and her grandchildren, Jobeth Sweeney, Henry Young, Barbara A. Van Manen, Justin Young, Jennifer Watkins, Jeremy Young, Rex Goodman, Darci Goodman and Megan Heinz. She is also survived by great-great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home (2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. An entombment will be held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 at the Graceland Cemetery (2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526).

Memorials may be directed to Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cemetery



Sat

Jan 18

Visitation

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Sat

Jan 18

Funeral service

11:00 AM

Graceland Fairlawn Funeral Home
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

Sat

Jan 18

Entombment

Graceland Cemetery
2091 N Oakland Ave, Decatur, IL 62526

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