Gladys Sarah Young's obituary , Passed away on March 11, 2026 in Athens, Georgia

Gladys Sarah Young

September 28, 1931 - March 11, 2026 (94 years old)

Athens, Georgia

Gladys Sarah Young's obituary , Passed away on March 11, 2026 in Athens, Georgia

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Lord & Stephens Funeral Home

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Gladys Sarah Young

September 28, 1931 - March 11, 2026 (94 years old)

Athens, Georgia

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Gladys Sarah Young Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on March 11, 2026 we had to say goodbye to Gladys Sarah Young (Athens, Georgia). You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Johnnie Billie Young; her parents, James Dewey Foster and Gertie Lowe Foster; and her siblings, Vernice Foster Isbell, Dewey Foster, James Edward Foster, Bobby Swain Foster and Roger Clifford Foster.

She is survived by: her children, Billy Young and Sheryl McGowan (Peter); her granddaughters, Kelley Elizabeth Smalley (Zac) and Sarah Austin McGowan; and her great grandchildren, Luke, Rhett and Wyatt Smalley.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Johnson Drive Baptist Church or the American Alzheimer's Association.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Lord & Stephens Funeral Home



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“We are so very sad to hear of her passing. Fred and I send our deepest condolences to the McGowan and Young family. Thinking of my sweet friend Sarah and her family today and always.”


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Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes
4355 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605

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Mar 21

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Lord & Stephens Funeral Homes
4355 Lexington Rd, Athens, GA 30605

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Mar 21

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Evergreen Memorial Park
3655 Atlanta Hwy, Athens, GA 30606

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