Henrietta Young Obituary
We announce the death of Henrietta Young in Fort Wayne, Indiana, born in Pineville, Kentucky, who passed away on August 21, 2026, at the age of 84. Henrietta will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Henrietta Young to pay them a last tribute.
Henrietta will be remembered for the impact she had on the lives of those around her. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew Henrietta will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture her life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. Henrietta’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued her companionship.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bill Laws and Myrtle Laws; and her brother Phillip Laws. She is survived by: her husband John Young; her daughters, Karen Ehrman (Ric) and Lisa Phelps (Marc); her grandchildren, Jamie Rissner (Erik), Stefanie Hedges (Shane) and Ryan Davis (Bri); and her sisters, Hazel Philpot (late Bob), Joyce Miracle (Carl) and Jan Thompson (Clarence). She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
