Mertice Irene Young Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Mertice Irene Young of Jackson, Georgia, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Mertice left this world on May 28, 2025 at the age of 93, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family. You may also light a candle in honor of Mertice Irene Young or send a beautiful flower arrangement to the funeral service.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Lonnie Etheridge and Zora Mae Etheridge; her husband Harold "Red" Young; her daughter Dianne; her son-in-law Neal Allen; and her grandson Jason Allen.
She is survived by: her son Kevin; her daughter-in-law Tammy Young of Jackson; her daughter Linda; her son-in-law Jerry Hester of St. Simons Island; her grandchildren, Justin Hester, Amanda Cothran, Amber Cook and Ashley Padilla; her great grandchild Miriam Cook; her sister Shirley; and her brother-in-law Preston Bridges.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM at the Haisten Funeral Home (321 S Harkness St, Jackson, GA 30233). A funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 31st 2025 at 3:00 PM at the Haisten Funeral Home Chapel (321 S Harkness St, Jackson, GA 30233).
