Sandra Gunnin Young Obituary

The family of Sandra Gunnin Young of Birmingham, Alabama announces her passing on July 14, 2026. Sandra, born on February 19, 1939, is remembered by family, friends, and others who shared time and connection. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, William "Bear" Gunnin and Rochelle Gunnin; her sister Beverly Gunnin; her husband Leilus Jackson Young; her nieces and nephews, Wendy, Angela, Tara, Jake, Patty and Bob; and her grandmother Bama.

She is survived by: her children, Pamela Runnels (Larry) of Chattanooga, Tennessee, Sheila Haas (Robert) of Birmingham, Valerie Lightfoot (Warren) of Birmingham and Jack Young, Jr. (Hayley) of Birmingham; her grandchildren, Colby (Ashley), Bradford, Parker Runnels, Virginia Haas Powell (Kasey), Bobby Haas, Warren, Jackson, Vale Lightfoot, Lillie and Stella Young; her great grandchildren, Brody Runnels and Charlie Powell; her siblings, William Gunnin, Jr. (Marsha) and Judith Smith; and her caregivers, Shonda Dailey, Channy Holman, Agness Mkilanya and Candy Tullis.

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Dawson Memorial Baptist Church in Homewood, Alabama.