Shirley Jean Young Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley Jean Young of Elkhart, Indiana, who departed this world on May 8, 2026 at the age of 81. Shirley leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Duane Lee and Lois M. Martin (Powell); her husband Howard R. Young, Sr.; her son Melvin Young; her granddaughter Catrina Bailey; and her sister Shorty.
She is survived by: her children, Duane Young of Elkhart, Howard Young, Jr. of Elkhart, Debra Manns of Kendallville, Indiana, Theresa Shriner (Tom) of Elkhart, Jackie Sims of Elkhart, Stella Roberts (Frank) of Paris, Texas and Blanche Peerce (Jeff) of Glendale, Kentucky.. She is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
