Jacqueline "Jackie" Young Proffitt's obituary , Passed away on January 26, 2025 in Salem, Virginia

Jacqueline "Jackie" Young Proffitt

September 26, 1953 - January 26, 2025 (71 years old)

Salem, Virginia

Jacqueline "Jackie" Young Proffitt's obituary , Passed away on January 26, 2025 in Salem, Virginia

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory

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Jacqueline "Jackie" Young Proffitt

September 26, 1953 - January 26, 2025 (71 years old)

Salem, Virginia

Jacqueline Young Proffitt Obituary

The world bids farewell to Jacqueline Young Proffitt of Salem, Virginia, born in Roanoke, Virginia, departing on January 26, 2025 at the age of 71. Jacqueline leaves behind memories cherished by the community. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Jacqueline Young Proffitt to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Harry Wilson Young and Kathleen McDaniel Young; her husband Thomas Darrell Proffitt; her brother Gary Wilson Young; her sister-in-law Becky Johnson Young; her brother Neil Young; her nieces, Samantha Lovern (Matt), Shae Young and Will Scott; her nephew Colin Young; her great-nieces, Jordyn Sowers and Emeri Lovern; and her great-nephew Kohen Lovern.

She is survived by: her mother-in-law Millie Proffitt; her siblings-in-law, Linda Proffitt, Regina Huffman, Steve Proffitt and Malinda Highfill; and her close friends, Sheron Crawford and Elsie Gladden.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM at the Fellowship Community Church (1226 Red Ln Ext, Salem, VA 24153). A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, February 22nd 2025 at 1:00 PM at the same location.

Jackie was passionate about and committed to the children she sponsored through Compassion International; in lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Compassion International by clicking here. (https://www.compassion.com). Memorial giving may also be made to Fellowship Community Church, 1226 Red Lane Extension, Salem, VA 24153.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home and Crematory



Sat

Feb 22

Visitation

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Fellowship Community Church
1226 Red Ln Ext, Salem, VA 24153

Sat

Feb 22

Celebration of life

1:00 PM

Fellowship Community Church
1226 Red Ln Ext, Salem, VA 24153

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